Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest steam engine in the world, travels from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Omaha, Nebraska, in this 46-minute documentary.
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Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest steam engine in the world, travels from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Omaha, Nebraska, in this 46-minute documentary.
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Synopsis
Bill Kelly visits the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The film features conductors, engineers, and mechanics who operate this powerful steam engine. It includes a history of steam power and details the train’s route through Denver and across Nebraska to Omaha. This 46-minute documentary captures the operational challenges and dedication behind maintaining the largest steam locomotive in the world.
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Why Watch
- Meet the crew behind Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985.
- See the scenic Great Plains from Cheyenne to Omaha.
- Find out how steam engines are maintained and operated.
Did You Know
- Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985 is the largest steam engine in the world.
- The film covers a route from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Omaha, Nebraska.
- The documentary was directed by Bill Kelly and released in 2006.
- The runtime of the film is 46 minutes.
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What is the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985?
It is the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world.
Who directed the documentary 'Hear That Train a Comin'?
Bill Kelly directed the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary?
The documentary has a duration of 46 minutes.
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