Union Pacific's Clinchfield Challenge

In November, 1992, Union Pacific Challenger steam locomotive #3985 made its first-ever trip into the Appalachian Mountains to head the 50th running of the Clinchfield Santa Claus Special. This special train, operated by former Clinchfield Railroad and successor CSX, pulls Santa Claus and his helpers as they toss candy and gifts to the children of the coal-mining towns that line the route. The 3985 underwent a name and number change for the event to become "Clinchfield 676".