I've always marvelled at how Ringling Bros. was able to maintain all that rolling stock and arrange to have it moved all over the country. It's mind boggling. UP's 3985 was certainly the perfect locomotive for the job. It effortlessly pulled all the weight plus some UP cars and a diesel. We'll never see this again.
I was also there in downtown Greeley while they had a stopped. A once in a lifetime chase that can’t be repeated. The circus train is gone and UP retired the 3985.
Thank you for your comment! I took the video on the south side of Greeley, CO. after the train had stopped in town at the depot for a moment. It was a beautiful day and I am sure the ceremony in Denver was wonderful. It was something that a person won't forget for a while!
Too bad that the Big Boy 4014 won't be pulling this magnificent train. If the Animal Rights people weren't complaining about the use of animals in this circus, this train and the circus would still be operating and Big Boy would have a chance. Oh well, at least the second largest steamer had a chance to pull this nice train.
I've always marvelled at how Ringling Bros. was able to maintain all that rolling stock and arrange to have it moved all over the country. It's mind boggling. UP's 3985 was certainly the perfect locomotive for the job. It effortlessly pulled all the weight plus some UP cars and a diesel. We'll never see this again.
I was also there in downtown Greeley while they had a stopped. A once in a lifetime chase that can’t be repeated. The circus train is gone and UP retired the 3985.
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Great video you got the whole thing & it was almost 6200' and over 6000 tons or so they said at the end ceremony in Denver
that engine has the best beat
Thank you for your comment! I took the video on the south side of Greeley, CO. after the train had stopped in town at the depot for a moment. It was a beautiful day and I am sure the ceremony in Denver was wonderful. It was something that a person won't forget for a while!
Beyond impressive ! ! !
Awesome Video, Outstanding Audio! Seeing the Challenger is on my Bucket List
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I love the video! Thanks.
I never got to see the circus.
Tigers and lions in the circus
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Too bad that the Big Boy 4014 won't be pulling this magnificent train. If the Animal Rights people weren't complaining about the use of animals in this circus, this train and the circus would still be operating and Big Boy would have a chance. Oh well, at least the second largest steamer had a chance to pull this nice train.
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Wait.... is that... the UP Big BOy 4000? Doesnt the Challnger have 6 wheels on each axel, not 8?
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And thanks to the RDDB Liberals, the circus is gone.....I wonder when they'll come to outlaw the steam engines forever, too!