CP 2816 leads the Final Spike tour train North through Waterworks in Davenport.

2816 starts its run from Nahant to St Paul early seen here going north through Davenport approaching CP Waterworks.

Clean-running. Running completely clean stack most of the time, CPKC's Canadian Pacific Hudson #2816 "Empress" charges toward the Highway 41 grade crossing south of Horatio, Arkan... (more)

The Empress is on the first mile of the Final Spike Tour's adventure thru the Americas after a service stop & customs at the border.

Flying through Gillham, Arkansas. Making track speed of 50 mph and still technically loafing, CPKC's Canadian Pacific Hudson #2816 "Empress" rounds the sweeping curve at Milepost ... (more)

From May 2-11, I had the immense privilege to witness CP 2816, the "Empress" 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive, make its trek south on the Final Spike Steam Tour celebrating the Canadian Pac... (more)

After overnighting in Humboldt Yard, CP 2816 is on the move once again, making its way east over the Mississippi River at Camden. The train is heading to St. Paul for a public display at Union Dep... (more)

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour across the Mississippi River at Sabula

The Empress heading westbound on the Houston sub.

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour in Davenport, Iowa after the display event

The Empress arrives Texas taking the Houston sub.

#2816 arrives at Union Station for a fun-filled display day.

CP 2816 passes the Memorial Day display at Anacoco, Louisiana on its Shreveport, Louisiana to Kendleton, Texas section of its Mexico City, Mexico run

Open to the public.

After crossing the state line into Arkansas, #2816 crosses a creek in the small quiet town of Sulphur Springs.