RailNews Story: UP's Challenger 3985 excursion
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UP Challenger #3985 Excursion
Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger No. 3985 pulled a benefit
excursion run from Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 9, 2000.
Proceeds from ticket sales for the ride were to help restore the
Council Bluffs Carnegie Library which will house the Union
Pacific museum collection.
The Challenger arrived in Council Bluffs on September 7 and was
on display at the Golden Spike Park on September 8. It was to
depart its home base at Cheyenne, Wyo., at 8:30 a.m. September 6,
making service stop at Lodge Pole, Nebr., at 11:45 a.m., before
arriving at North Platte at 3 p.m.
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