UP 3985 a 2010 vs 2008 comparison HD Picture In Picture

Union Pacific 3985 Missouri River Eagle in 2010 and 2008 North Platte Railfest running through the same strech of track just 2 years apart. picture in picture starts when they enter the same crossing at the closest to even as i could get it. Union Pacific Railroad's "Challenger" No. 3985, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will be on a six-state, 2,200-mile tour from Cheyenne, Wyo., to Gorham, Ill., to celebrate railroad heritage. No. 3985 is on the Missouri River Eagle tour to help Sedalia, Mo., celebrate the community's Sesquicentennial on Sunday, October 10. "Sedalia has such a rich railroad heritage that it is only fitting that the world's largest operating steam locomotive help in celebrating their sesquicentennial," said Ben Jones, Union Pacific's director of public affairs for Missouri and Kansas.
During this tour, the 67-year-old locomotive will be on display in:
Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 3 and Oct. 11;
Jefferson City, Mo., Oct. 5; and
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 8; and
The Challenger will make overnight stops in:
Denver, Colo., Sept. 28;
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 29;
North Platte, Neb., Sept. 30 and Oct. 13;
Marysville, Kan., Oct. 1 and Oct 12;
St. Louis, Mo., Oct.6 and Oct. 7; and
Sedalia, Mo., Oct. 9.
Union Pacific's No. 3985, an articulated locomotive with a "hinged" frame to allow it to negotiate curves, is 122 feet long. It weighs more than one million pounds, has six-foot diameter drive wheels and can reach a top speed of 70 miles per hour. No. 3985 was built in 1943 for fast freight service and was retired in 1959. In 1981, it was restored to running condition by UP employee volunteers for special service. This is the first trip for the locomotive after undergoing maintenance work during the last two years. The Challenger is based in Cheyenne, Wyo.
A Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) transmitter was installed on one of the rail cars that will travel with No. 3985. The GPS system has been integrated with a map on UP's website. Enter the word "Steam" in the search box on the homepage for a shortcut to the map.
Website visitors will be able to access route maps with varying amounts of detail. The GPS system will update the map every five minutes showing No. 3985's location. GPS updates are also available at http://twitter.com/UP_Steam.
This is the 9am Departure from Cheyenne Depot area at
9am. And I sure hope to see some of your video of this trip as I only had gas money for the run to No. Platte on the first day of its tour to Illionis. And Thanks for watching

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[WAMTrains]

I just saw this about three hours ago. I'm uploading a video of it now.

[SkipW]

@WAMTrains - Wow that was a Nice catch at that tunnel, but remember objects in your camcorder viewfinder, might be closer that they appear. I'm sure glad you got out of the way in time : )

[wattstarr911]

moving a little faster this time

[SkipW]

@wattstarr911 It sure was

[ervans]

Awesome video, great pacing and close ups

[SkipW]

@ervans thanks man, & is anything planned for SP4449 more than the Holiday Train runs?

[ktrain1979]

Awesome video job!! I was playing the soul classic bt express and the song complimented the video. I t would be cool to see "UP 3985 " come to Louisiana!!

[TonoFonseca]

I dernert nerters the derfrernsss...

[BSBINC1]

Hey Skipw How old is big boy

[roadstarman58]

Have to wonder how many people passing you were oblivious to what was running down the tracks next to them?

[trainboy94]

Was there a real change??? if there is, I sure ain't seeing it

[Prestologs]

Whoa! Way too many moving parts! (jk) love it! :) Wish there was a video like this of SP's AC units. You are a superb cameraman!

[dreambuilders48808]

Good job pacing 3985. How do you get so many hits on your videos? Most of mine

never get over 2000?

[petokyo]

I do hope someone else is driving while you're watching the trains!

[thestuffz]

Very cool!

[theskovgaard]

@SkipW Excuse me but how do i get MORE than only one recording/picture on my main recording? : )