Excursion train from Western Canada, this Hudson type steamer is dashing at about 60 mph toward Montréal near completion of its journey.
The Empress has just departed Colborne after completing a lubrication stop.
2816 builder's plaque
Admirers look on as CP 2816 releases some steam while she sits on display before her run to St. Therese.
A police officer watches the admirers on the platform as CP 2816 basks in sweet light at Montreal's Windsor Station, having just finished pulling the Trans-Canadian Steam Express.
CP 2816 'Empress' returns to Montreal after 44-year absence.
One day after its arrival in Montreal, 2816 is already on duty for an extra train to Ste.Therese on the north shore.
Magnificent CPR 2816 heads to Montreal, with a GP38-2, F7A, F7B and an assortment of passenger cars in classic CPR maroon.
CP 2816 'Empress' returns to Montreal after 44-year absence. CP 101 'Dominion' was used on the special excursion train.
CP 2816 'Empress' returns to Montreal after 44-year absence. AMT/ex-CP coach 805 was used on special excursion train.
CP 2816 "Empress" returns to Montreal after 44 year absence.
