CP 2816 Final Spike Tour -Steam Engine ACTION With The Empress!-

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Canadian Pacific 2816 is making a return to the United States, and first time to Mexico, as part of the Final Spike tour. This is to commemorate the merger with CP and KCS last year. The 2816 'Empress' is a classy steam engine built back in 1930, and kept in immaculate shape. Trailing behind it, was a pair of EMD FP9As, boxcar, and sleek passenger cars.
We'll chase the 2816 over the four days, and over hundreds of miles! Starting off in North Dakota, its seen at Kensal, Valley City, Enderlain, and Wydnmere. Moving over to Minnesota, we'll chase it across the state out of Glenwood, and almost into Wisconsin. Along the way, we'll see it crossing massive bridges, running in the rain, and kicking up lots of smoke! This was a FUN chase, with LOTS to see!
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@iancanuckistan2244 Ай бұрын

It's been countless years since I've last seen the dark burgundy paint scheme on CP trains. Thanks for posting!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video; the paint looks so sleek and classy!

@BNSF1458 Ай бұрын

WOW, best 2816 on KZfaq by far. I knew your shots wouldn't disappoint. Simply perfect!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for the kind words on the video! I enjoyed yours as well. :D

@Bob.W. Ай бұрын

Ha, I saw it from the deck of my home yesterday. I had my phone ready to take a moving shot but couldn't see the red button in the sun. I hit camera setup instead, lol. At least I gave up at that point and just enjoyed the scene. That's some good photography on your part. Thanks.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

At least you were able to see it, and avoid all the crowds chasing it. Thank you for the kind words, and glad you enjoyed the video.

@scottw550 Ай бұрын

Magnificent! My former boss, the late Don Evans of Squamish BC was restoring the Royal Hudson CP No. 2860 in Squamish BC.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Very cool; sounds like you have a close personal connection to steam! I bet you heard a lot of neat things from him. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@DelayInBlockProductions 29 күн бұрын

Another awesome video!

@SD457500 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and glad you enjoyed it!

@LimeGlass 7 сағат бұрын

7:10 fantastic shot of it coming up the grade

@p.n.sharma9921 7 күн бұрын

Excellent video. Selection of locations for capturing the views is very nice. Thanks.

@SD457500 4 күн бұрын

Great to hear you enjoyed the video, and enjoyed the locations!

@motorTranz 27 күн бұрын

Beautiful video! Thank you for sharing this!

@SD457500 26 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

@buster349100 24 күн бұрын

Absolutely stunning shots! Thank You for sharing this!

@GreenRC24 Ай бұрын

Excellent work! Thank you for getting this posted so quickly. It was great to see this beauty yesterday in Dakota, MN.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I wanted to get this up ASAP, especially with all the buzz around it. Thanks for watching!

@johnmcclanahan2272 16 күн бұрын

Great presentation! We got to see it on display at Union Station in Kansas City. And yes, it is as clean as a new car!

@SD457500 12 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed watching the video! I still can't get over how CLEAN they keep the 2816.

@426Roadrunner1 Ай бұрын

This is one of the best train videos I've watched! Excellent job! The equipment is pristine, accolades to the CPKC crew in putting this together. I was skeptical the engine would make such a long trip initially. However, seeing this I think it'll be just fine and provide a great show. I just wish it would have come to the West Coast to start so I could have seen it...

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for the kind words on the video; it was days worth of shooting, and lots of miles. If you're on the west coast, perhaps you can see Big Boy? Thanks for watching!

@ruinas Ай бұрын

Final Spike tour...❤ 2816 Q'suene!!!!

@JBAlternate Ай бұрын

Saw it in Wisconsin today! My first steam locomotive sighting in 20 years.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you were able to see it! It was a sight to say the least!

@JBAlternate Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 Do you know if it's heading back through when it heads back north? I'm assuming so?

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

@@JBAlternate I've heard June, but nothing is firmed up yet. Nothing has been posted; all word of mouth.

@dhdisprsmith2296 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video Douglas! I love those drone shots that I couldn’t do from the ground. My favorite was the Valley City shot, I wanted to do it but just couldn’t do the climb.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and good to see you too! The hike up at Valley City was a LOT, and the windy didn't help much either.

@MissGimpsAlot Ай бұрын

We saw it in Wisconsin. It came thru our town earlier than expected which was soooo disappointing for my son, but my husband knew a friend was seeing it in a different place. Thankful that we beat the train there

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it all worked out in the end for you guys! I hope you guys enjoyed seeing it.

@KCTopDawg Ай бұрын

Very impressive! This footage was fantastic and spot on to say the least!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate the kind words! :D Thanks for watching!

@richardcarlson582 Ай бұрын

Many, many thanks. Delightful!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, and glad you enjoyed it!

@ruinas Ай бұрын

Vapor moving iron 👍👍👍👍... héroes from past still with US!!!!

@Lucat_Here 7 күн бұрын

Watching this now after the accident feels like the worst foreshadowing ever.

@SD457500 4 күн бұрын

Some truth there, but looking back on it, the crowds here were NOTHING compared to Mexico's. Thanks for watching!

@JamesAttwellPhotography Ай бұрын

A thoroughly enjoyable watch, thanks gents!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Good to hear you enjoyed watching it, and all the work that went into it.

@PapawMule 24 күн бұрын

Jus seen it roll by my house.. rollin smooth.. like a long gentile lope..

@6484373 Ай бұрын

Went with my dad on Sunday to our old waiting spot just outside of Redwing that we used to use for the 261 excursions. Got some nice pacing and run by shots before we called it in Winona. Was amazing too finally see steam down the river valley again, first time since 4449 visited in 2009 if I'm not mistaken. Glad you had a safe chase, as cool as it was we saw way too many close calls on the highway where people were just being too impatient. Don't care how rare mainline steam is these days, if you don't live you'll guarantee yourself not to see it again.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

I fully agree; WAY too many crazy drivers were out there. I had a number of close calls too, but it all worked out in the end. I think it was the first steam since the 4449; its been a while!

@tcrailfan15 Ай бұрын

Wow, stunning footage Douglas! You sure covered some ground chasing this thing, was great seeing you out!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and likewise! It was well worth it, and such an enjoyable time.

@trainmanhockeyfan Ай бұрын

Awesome shots man, your videos never disappoint! I also chased the Empress from Hankinson, ND to Medina, MN and it looks like we filmed it at the same spot in Maple Lake. I pulled up in a red Chrysler and saw others there filming but I didn't realize you were one of them lol

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Smaalllll world! How'd your chase end up going for you? Thanks for the kind words on the video; the feedback is always welcomed.

@trainmanhockeyfan Ай бұрын

@SD457500 Thanks for taking the time to respond! My chase went well, I got them at 8 different locations from Hankinson, ND to Medina, MN (at the sag). I also plan on getting them when they come back through MN June 26/27.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

@trainmanhockeyfan Sounds like you did well, and covered a lot of ground while you were at it!!

@wiestbound Ай бұрын

Man I gotta get back to uploading lol, good stuff man.

@ruinas Ай бұрын

Epic!!

@francoisroberge5882 Ай бұрын

BRAVO! Super clear video. Nice work.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Great to hear you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching.

@DelayInBlockClips Ай бұрын

Excellent video - as always!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and for watching!

@RileytheRailRunner 26 күн бұрын

Nice work! Hoping to see it on Wednesday myself, although I’ve got a bit of a drive to get there and it’s suppo to rain that afternoon apparently. Crossing my fingers the storm will hold off though!

@SD457500 26 күн бұрын

Good luck! Did they put the F units back on it? That GEVO looks so out of place, and from other video, it drowns out the steam engine. Thanks for watching!

@RileytheRailRunner 25 күн бұрын

@@SD457500 Hey, thanks! I would assume they'd be put back on seeing that the website shows they're part of the tour.

@user-dg2ok8jo8e Ай бұрын

Wow really good video

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the kind words!

@kurtbeisner1997 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Awesome !! Great video.....

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, and great to hear you enjoyed it. This was a fun, but quick moving chase.

@rottenroads1982 Ай бұрын

I like the EMD F7 Diesel Units behind the Steam Locomotive.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Close! Those are actually FP9A locomotives, and they look classy. Thanks for watching!

@ruinas Ай бұрын

In MX. 👍 This one.

@Bob.W. Ай бұрын

I wish the CPKC would clean their regular road locomotives.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

One can wish! That costs $$$, and to the RR, it makes them the same money if its dirty or clean. :/

@traingawker2121 Ай бұрын

Great work, wish I could have caught this when it was close by. Your video was fun to watch though!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe you can get it on the return trip when it comes back up?

@traingawker2121 22 күн бұрын

@@SD457500 Thanks, just found the return schedule

@Supersnow145 Ай бұрын

saw this on Sunday south of lake city great video!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you were able to see it, and braved the crowds. Thanks for watching!

@vickiefelger9880 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Thank you for sharing! I'm hoping to catch it as it passes through Iowa.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and good to hear you liked it. Did you end up seeing them in Iowa?

@vickiefelger9880 Ай бұрын

Yes! We have tracks that run behind our yard so it was just outside our back door. Great experience!

@thehawkeyerailfan9406 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed it!!

@ottergoose Ай бұрын

Nicely done, as usual! Love the stacktalk in the first half of the video - she wasn't working very hard when I her at Maple Springs.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and the sounds of the 2816. She was getting a workout in the first half, but was so much more quiet along The River Sub, and towards SPUD. Thanks for watching!

@brettisaacs3639 Ай бұрын

fantastic job on the chase.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Thanks for the comment, and watching!

@MrBsHiawathalandRails Ай бұрын

Great video!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!

@DylanRailVids04 Ай бұрын

Great work on the video man! Can’t wait to see that Canadian beauty myself when it gets further south from Shreveport!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and I hope you get to see it too. SO many people were out and after this.

@DylanRailVids04 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 I really hope that isn’t the same case when I go out for it, but it is then I’ll be ready for that crowd of foamers 😅😂

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

@@DylanRailVids04 Yeah, traffic was nuts in some spots! Stay safe out there.

@DylanRailVids04 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 definitely will man, appreciate it!

@didoy83 27 күн бұрын

Cool. - SweetDidoy -

@SD457500 26 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@trainsofminnesota5375 Ай бұрын

Great chase, nice seeing ya out there douglas!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Likewise! Hope the chase went well for you too; SO many people were out and after this.

@jdrailfan5424 Ай бұрын

Awesome shots man 👍🏻

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the kind words!

@rabie95 Ай бұрын

I wish it has closed caption so I can understand what you are saying. The video is awesome!

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I am working on getting CC's to work on my videos. *Hopefully* it'll work soon on this video.

@rabie95 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500Thank you 😊

@MarcEdsall Ай бұрын

wow just wow what a awesome video that 2816 is so beautiful i like that they used a pair FP9As as helpers and not a SD70Acu that would not have looked as nice

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Agreed; the F units are SHARP and a good touch with the steam engine. It wouldn't have been the same if the had used an ACu. Thanks for watching!

@alexpaumen3937 Ай бұрын

It was a truly epic chase. Goodness what a chase it was. Competition for shots was intense though.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Where were you chasing this at? North Dakota to Glenwood was tough with Colorado man, but The River Sub was NUTS.

@alexpaumen3937 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 I chased from Red Wing to Portage. I saw your drone. I saw it in St. Paul.

@DoubleBRailz Ай бұрын

IWT! 16:59 i was in the little group of people with a guy with a pink and a blue shirt

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Small world! Its neat to see others videos pop up, and see who did what after a big event like this. Hope your chase went well too.

@DoubleBRailz Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 thanks brother

@A.a.s.t.o.r.the.radio.demon. Ай бұрын

That air whistle they are using sounds like its dying

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

It is different to say the least...I was glad they used the other one on the River Sub a bit! Thanks for watching.

@ryanfrogz Ай бұрын

Great shots, as always! Those F-units were really putting in work. Were you the drone pilot at the Northtown viewing platform with your mom?

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Might have been me! My parents did show up, but I was droning it from the other side of Northtown Yard. I was out socializing with people a bit before the train appeared. Thanks for watching.

@bowlinerailfan Ай бұрын

Excellent shots and good narration! How did you find out that it left two hours early on the second day?

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words; glad you enjoyed it! I was in Glenwood, and caught word of it from others in town. It was VERY a very last minute change.

@railyardfilms6491 Ай бұрын

Happy 😁

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Glad the video made you happy!

@GrandTrunkWestern8952 Ай бұрын

saw this in portage

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Nice! Hope you had a good time seeing it in person.

@GrandTrunkWestern8952 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 I had fun i was mad it blocked a heritage unit

@gregtrain1 Ай бұрын

I noticed on one grade crossing that it had A broken gate.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

Which crossing, and time code, was that at?

@gregtrain1 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 if you watch your video, you go buy it and I noticed A barrier was dragging down. You can’t miss it. Watch that video again and you’ll see what I’m talking about.

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Ай бұрын

Though a pipe dream... I'd love to see BNSF resurrect an Espee Cab-Forward in similar spirit.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

That would be something else...but I think if any RR would do that, it would be UP since its SP and they've got a steam program.

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Ай бұрын

@@SD457500 Definite oversight on my part... oops🥴😂

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

@@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 It's all good! :)

@ethanpiscitello188 Ай бұрын

What speed were you going at 8:31?

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

I was doing about 60mph to capture this; they steam engine was capped at 50mph due to the cars it was pulling.

@thomaslong6978 Ай бұрын

Why are the diesel locomotives needed? Can't the steamers pull the train without them?

@RailRide Ай бұрын

Probably to supply head-end power to the passenger consist. Also can provide dynamic braking and reduce water consumption by adding a little tractive effort here and there.

@SD457500 Ай бұрын

They serve a number of purposes. They are they for backup power, dynamic breaking, and extra power if the 2816 needs it. While the steam engine is working, its a classy looking failsafe to have in place.