Union Pacific Challenger 3985 [Soundtrack]

Trak Works (Artist), Ken J Johnson (Composer, Conductor), recordist (Composer, Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 19, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Trak Works
• ASIN: B000P1YLUY
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,196 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. In the cab of 3985 the drivers slip as engineer opens the throttle.

2. 3985 with train charges up grade with very bright and distinguished chuffing.

3. The Challenger drifts down Sherman Hill, creating an earth-shaking rumble.

4. The engine races by with the steady rhythm of four cylinders breathing steam.

5. The 3985 approaches with pounding exhaust as the train comes to a dramatic stop to take on water.

6. 3985 departs Rawlins with cylinder valves open and blasting steam.

7. The train back passes underneath the Braggs Road overpass and steams off into the distance.

8. At Wamsutter, the 3985's whistle emerges out of the silence like a ghost train.

9. The Challenger lumbers into Green River, Wyoming with syncopated chuffing; a signature sound of the articulated locomotive.

10. The 3985 Challenger hosts an audio tour of some of its working parts.

11. The whistle blows and 3985 departs Green River with barking exhaust.

12. The Challenger thunders by in the distance; the exhaust chuffs blurring into one streak of steam.

13. Near Evanston, the engine powers by with its exhaust barking heavily.

14. The low-end rumble surrounds the 3985 as it charges by up the grade near Rowley Junction in Utah.

15. 3985 and train approach Arnold s Loop.

16. The 3985 approaches with the whistle blowing and drifts by east of Elko, Nevada.

17. The engineer opens the throttle and higballs past a grade crossing with the whistle blowing.

18. The exhaust from the distant locomotive reverberates off canyon walls before disappearing into a tunnel.

19. The 3985 Challenger races by a grade crossing.

20. When standing behind the firebox in the cab of the speeding locomotive, the Challenger sounds like it's breathing fire and steam.

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

This awesome digital recording will bring to life the sounds of the magnificent UP Challenger, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. Listen as this behemoth pounds away the miles between Wyoming and California, on an excursion to N.R.H.S. convention. Among the many spectacular pass-by recordings are three on-board perspectives and an audio tour of some of the operating functions of the locomotive, and a diagram with engine specifications. So turn on your sub-woofers, and crank up your amp, this is sheer power! 57 minutes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound of the Challenger!!!!, July 10, 2009

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Daniel P. Smith (Cincinnati Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Union Pacific Challenger 3985 (Audio CD)

This CD is a sound recording of the Union Pacific 3985 Challenger, sound is very clean and load. If your a fan of the 3985, or just a fan of steam engines you'll love this!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One mighty locomotive, December 28, 2009

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Brian P. Mccarthy "looking at the rising sun" (worcester, ma, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Union Pacific Challenger 3985 (Audio CD)

The great sounds of one of the most powerful steam locomotives ever built come through loud and clear on this CD. Great quality and skillful editing make this a wonderful CD to own. If you like railroad sounds you'll love this CD