CP 2816 leads the Final Spike tour train East through Minneiska.

2816 heads over the Crow River trestle on a gloomy morning in Rockford. Of all the trains I've shot on this bridge, a steam locomotive was the last thing I was expecting, at least until the tour w... (more)

CP 2816 rounds the curve at Elbow Lake, now only 40 miles from Glenwood. ILSX 919, the elevator switcher, is off to the right. Not much is known about the unit, but considering the fact SW9s were ... (more)

CP 2816 leads the Final Spike tour train East out of Portage.

2816 hustles east on its trip to Glenwood through the North Dakota prairie. Although not the CP main in Canada, this locomotive pretty much looks right at home here along the ex SOO main.

After a service stop, 2816 departs Harvey, putting on quite a show.

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Byron

CPKC 40B races east through Maple Springs and past a crowd of 40-50 people during the St. Paul to Portage leg of the Final Spike Tour.

CP 2816-1401-4107 lead 40B out of St. Paul Yard on the Red Rock Industrial Lead.

2816 sweeps through Valley City on the long climb up the grade. In the background, the Hi-Line trestle is visible, taking BNSF trains over the city. The climb up this hill was challenging, for som... (more)

After a meet with 445, 2816 continues east through the North Dakota countryside near Velva. There's plenty of old codeline still to be found on this portion of the ex SOO main.

CP 2816 heads east out of Minot on the morning of May Day, continuing its long journey down to Mexico City. The long drive from near the twin cities to Minot had paid off, with a perfect morning h... (more)

The Final Spike Tour Train At Dunmore AB.