CP 2816 is caught westbound on its return trip from Chicago to the Twin Cities. This was a positioning move after spending three days on local excursions in Franklin Park, IL.

Thanks to the hogger of the 261 for the added steam via the whistle.

CP 2816 gives a blast of its whistle as it departs Red Wing, MN to continue the journey East.

The doubleheader of CP 2816 & MILW 261 making good time on their way East.

The steam special returning westbound as seen from 450' up on an outlook in the John Latsch state park.

The eastbound double header rolls thru Weaver.

CPR's premier steam excursion locomotive, "The Empress," is highballing eastbound to Winona, Minn., doubleheading with Milwaukee Road 261. The pretty ladies pulled 15 CP and MILW passenger cars fr... (more)

CPR's premier steam excursion locomotive, "The Empress," is highballing eastbound to Winona, Minn., doubleheading with Milwaukee Road 261. The pretty ladies pulled 15 CP and MILW passenger cars fr... (more)

CP 2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 are heading west from La Crosse, Wis., to Minneapolis smoking 'em up just west of Whitman.

CP 2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 are heading west from La Crosse, Wis., to Minneapolis leaving the siding at Donehower on the ex-Milwaukee Road main line along the Mississippi River.

CP 2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 are heading west from La Crosse, Wis., to Minneapolis along the CPR's ex-Milwaukee Road main line along the Mississippi River at Maple Springs.

CP 2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 are heading east from Minneapolis to La Crosse, Wis., along the CPR's ex-Milwaukee Road main line along the Mississippi River.

One of the great things about living in La Crosse is the chance to see CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a frequent basis. It was nice seeing familiar faces and meeting some new ones at this event.

One of the great things about living in La Crosse is the chance to see CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a frequent basis. The photo line started at my truck tailgate. It was nice seeing familiar faces an... (more)

A STEAM DOUBLEHEADER with the likes of CP 2816 and the Milwaukee Road 261 races eastward through Newport, MN. Said to be the "steam event of 2007", this train is en-route to La Crosse, WI,... (more)