Overview
Meet the crew of the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world. This colorful documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the conductors, engineers and mechanics who keep this fickle train running, an engaging history of steam power, and a scenic tour the Great Plains -- from Cheyenne, Wyo., through Denver and across Nebraska to the Omaha headquarters of the Union Pacific.
Production
Nebraska Educational Television · Oregon Public Broadcasting
Directors & Crew
Bill Kelly
Producer
Bill Kelly
Director
Screenshots & Stills
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