CP 2816 makes a stop at the depot in Banff on a rainy day in June 2011. This was the only time (so far) that I was able to see this beauty of a beast in action this close up.

CP 8944 leads its train east along where Brickburn siding used to be. Only 4 more miles to Calgary city center.

CP 9374 makes some movements with its train at the intermodal facility at Shepard. When complete, they'll continue east on the Brooks Sub.

CP 8063 leads its train east near Dalemead. It must be quite difficult for crews to see this time day, heading directly into the rising sun. There's barely any snow out here on the prairies. Looks... (more)

CP 8909 leads its train east between Calgary and Carseland.

CP 8141 leads its train east between Calgary and Carseland.

CP 9735 provides power on the tail of an eastbound stack train in Cochrane. You may not know it by looking at this photo but, most of Alberta got anywhere from 1 to 4 feet of snow this week. Most ... (more)

CP 8770 leads its train east down the grade in Glacier National Park.

CP 8200 and its train sits at Crowsnest. This train, and another train out of view, wait for track maintenance crews to clear up near Fabro.

CP 8732 leads its train east through Canmore. A westbound grain train sits in the siding.

CP 8811 leads its train west over the Kananaskis River. *As a side note, this is my 150th photo accepted to the railpictures database.

With a fresh crew, CP 8748 leads its train east up the Big Hill.

CP 8103 provides power on the tail of a westbound grain train as it snakes along in the Kicking Horse Canyon.

CP 8811 leads its train west through Glenbow Ranch. Those hills in the background were once the site of a sandstone quarry.

CP 8894 leads its train south near the southern limits of Calgary. The Aldersyde Sub. doesn't see a lot of traffic. It only sees about 5 trains per day. This view is from the recently opened 194th... (more)