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

2816's excursion departs Victoria

Rolling through Anacoco southbound

Big crowd waiting for The Empress to arrive

The Empress making its way thru Englewood yard to its final stop for the day at Kendleton TX. Will continue on to Laredo TX on Memorial Day.

The Empress on the move to get in position for the show.

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Clinton

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Kirkland

CP 2816 "Empress" crosses the mighty Mississippi River leaving Minnesota and continues through Wisconsin.

Canadian Pacific 2816, "The Empress", leads the CPKC Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour train across one of the arched bridges outside of Kansas City as it heads south toward Heavener

CP 2816 "Empress" passes through Donehower, MN.

CPKC's Final Spike train crosses the Red River on its way to Shreveport. The city of Texarkana is known for sitting right along the Texas/Arkansas state line, with a photo op available at the post... (more)

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour around a curve at Adeline in Leaf River

Canadian Pacific's 4-6-4 Hudson "The Empress" accelerates out of Harvey after stopping for some routine maintenance.

Canadian Pacific's 4-6-4 Hudson "The Empress" cruises past the Anamoose Elevator before making a quick stop at Harvey for some routine maintenance.