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Steam & Excursion > Union Pacific 3985 June 1995Date: 12/05/16 12:29 Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: neildahl All,
June 18th, 1995, and the Union Pacific 3895 Challenger is going back home to Wyoming. From the Texas Eagle excursion. This segment is from Argyle, Texas to McAlester, Oklahoma. This was the last time we got to chase her in Texas. Hope she gets to return some day! Neil You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 12/05/16 12:47 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: SGillings I've really enjoyed your 3985 videos. Great quality!
Steve Date: 12/05/16 16:03 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: ProAmtrak I 2ND that, awesome job Neil!
Date: 12/05/16 16:27 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: Bob3985 In the cab; Engineer Steve Lee, Fireman Lynn Nystrom and the pilot engineer. Star of the show; Challenger 3985.
Bob Krieger Cheyenne, WY Date: 12/05/16 17:07 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: Frisco1522 Makes me sick to tnink tis engine just got thrown in the roundhouse, forgotten and disrespected. It would have taken a minimum effort when Steve retired to have it ready for another season.
I can't imagine what it would look like if it were running now. Whitewalls, bling out the wazoo and pizza pans. Maybe its better off where it is. Thanks for sharing your videos of a great engine and great crew. Date: 12/05/16 17:13 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: up833 What would have been the top speed..say about 2:15 into the video? Nice videos..
Roger Beckett Date: 12/05/16 21:24 Re: Union Pacific 3985 June 1995 Author: neildahl up833 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > What would have been the top speed..say about 2:15 > into the video? Nice videos.. > Roger Beckett Roger, I did some verification, The time table list the max speed as 55mph, my memory is that the speed limit on Hwy 377 was 55 and we were able to control the chasers, with few passing us. I counted revolutions of drivers 45 in 10 seconds or 270 RPM. 69" drivers = 18' per revolution 270 x 18' = 4,860 feet per minute, or 291,600 feet per hour, 291,600 / 5,280 = 55.2 MPH. Taking into account some tire wear... 55 mph seems correct. Thanks for getting me to work the math, it was good exercise for my brain! Thanks to all for the kind remarks and additional information. Sincerely, Neil Dahl |