Re: RGS #20 frame

Back in July of 2005 UP ran the Cheyenne Frontier Days special with 3985 and 844 (first trip after firebox and tube replacement). No diesels were put in the train. I was supposed to ride the next day after the special with the UP Historical Society as the equipment was repositioned. On the way to Cheyenne on the day of Frontier Days there was a problem with the 3985 (I think it was main bearing pins, not sure). The 3985 was set out and a couple of SD40's were added. In Cheyenne, Steve Lee grabbed the DD40AX for the return to Denver. The next day, the trip was still on but much to everyone's dissapointment there was no steam doubleheader. This was however a great train with seven domes in all.

I don't like the diesels in the mix but this is exactly the reason they are included. On a side note, I guess the DD40 was better than a couple of ratty old SD40's...


Daniel



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 02/26/2009 07:26PM by dandtsrr2.