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.

Canadian Pacific's 4-6-4 Hudson "The Empress" accelerates eastbound across the Portal subdivision near Voltaire, ND.

CP 2816 "Empress" passes through Newport, MN.

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

Canadian Pacific's 4-6-4 Hudson "The Empress" accelerates through downtown Sawyer after meeting a westbound freight just west of town.

Canadian Pacific's 4-6-4 Hudson "The Empress" accelerates out of Minot for the 320 mile run to Glenwood, MN. The clear air and cold temps are just what the doctor ordered for a nice run... (more)

The much-awaited return of steam to North Dakota was met with a phenomenal show from the whole CPKC crew. After a lengthy delay at Portal, ND for diesel maintenance, the CP Empress steam l... (more)

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.

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.