CPR 2816 rolls up the ex-Milwaukee Road (now CPKC's River Sub) in the late evening light. After visiting Mexico, this was the Final Spike Steam Tour's return trip to Canada.

On the return trip to Canada during the "Final Spike Steam Tour" CPR 2816 had a chance to visit the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Illinois, that are now home to Railroading Heritag... (more)

CP 2816 continues its trip south to Mexico

The Empress!! CP 2816 pulls in to Amsterdam for a little TLC before proceeding north towards KC.

CP 2816 approaches the village of Webb as it proceeds from Moose Jaw, SK to Dunmore, AB on the second last day of the Final Spike Tour.

2816 leads Final Spike Steam tour through the river town of Lansing, Iowa

The Empress arriving into the KC Metro area across a nice road bridge. This was the final shot of the day after chasing from Davenport, Iowa.

The Empress passing by a searchlight that still stands tall in Braymer, Missouri, on the CPKC Kansas City Sub.

The Empress making its way West on the CPKC Ottumwa Sub. They will later on arrive Kansas City for the evening and a layover.

The Empress bringing its train around a curve just West of Braymer, Missouri, on the CPKC Kansas City Sub. Just me and my buddies were at this spot other than a local family. It was a nice change ... (more)

CP 2816 leading its excursion train across the Iowa River in Fredonia, Iowa, on the Davenport Sub.

The Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour made its way from Bensenville to Davenport on a wet May 9th. The poor weather did not slow down the amount of foam that chased the train across the D&I. I to... (more)

The Final Spike Anniversary train rolls over Prairie Island, past the distinctive Soo Line signals at Blackbird East.

Canadian Pacific 2816 (The Empress) leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Monroe Center, Illinois

Gravel roads turned to mud as moderate rains soaked the area on May 2, 2024... but that didn't stop us from using them during the Final Spike Steam Tour. Here 2816 and company round a curve eas... (more)