After detaching from the freight they had just shoved up Kicking Horse Pass, CP 4107 continues its journey to Lake Louise, where it will pick up passengers on their way back to Calgary.

Burble, whistle and wheeze. One of my favorite oldies. Photo by unknown. From my collection.

Eight may be enough to get this merchandiser to its destination. Unknown photographer, from my collection.

Christmas train

After loading passengers at the famous Lake Louise station, CP 4107 pulls the RCP and begins the return trip to Calgary, bringing their two-day journey to an end.

I was not expecting to get to see the RCP during my time in Canada, and I surely wasn't expecting to see it push a road train up Kicking Horse Pass. Crazy times! The CP 4107 had departed Field ... (more)

CP 4107 charges out of Field with their transet for Calgary in tow. It was cool to get the 4107 leading, which isn't commonly done.

Idahoan Misty Dusk | As fog rolls through the valley near Clagstone, ID and late afternoon sunlight hits the mountains to the east, a northbound manifest freight train makes its way along U... (more)

CP 1401 bringing their train for Field through the switchbacks of Kicking Horse Pass. At Field they will make a short layover after wyeing the train and then head back for Calgary.

CP 4107 runs around their train here at Field as they prepare for their run back East to Calgary. After coupling onto the train on this end they will shove into the yard for a brief layover before... (more)

After finishing loading passengers at Lake Louise early on a Wednesday morning, the Royal Canadian Pacific prepares to depart for its journey to Field and eventually back to Calgary. Seen at the r... (more)

CP 8891 leads a train through Franklin Park on a beautiful chilly winter day.

The CPKC Holiday Train draws a crowd at the Franklin Park Performance. CPKC donated a Ten Thousand Dollar check to the community food bank at this stop.

CPKC 180 at Ashdown Arkansas on Christmas Eve 2025.

CP 21B parked alongside the Rocky Mountaineer as they both layover in downtown Banff. They will end up departing back-to-back the following morning. This is certainly not a photo I even dreamed of... (more)