I had a chance to talk to Ed Dickens when I saw 4014 some months ago, and asked him about 3985. He said the UP brass told him they were only going to support two steam locomotives. They said 844, 3985, and 4014 - pick any two. (Things were leaning toward the 4014, however, for its great effect on public relations.) So 3985 was set aside. It was made clear, also, that 844 would always be maintained as an operational engine. I heard that a few of the 3985's parts had been cannabalized for 4014, but I don't know that for sure. Also, for now the 4014 is using her tender, as well. Ed said they were planning on building a new tender for 4014.
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