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The 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive was built in December 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works. Originally intended for fast freight and passenger service, the locomotive worked primarily in Eastern Canada for nearly 30 years before retiring on May 26, 1960.
It served as a roving steam-powered ambassador for Canadian Pacific throughout Canada and the U.S. before being placed in storage in 2012. Now, after a decade of slumber, the engine has been carefully prepared to once again travel the rails.
Canadian Pacific (CP) wanted a title that conveyed elegance and nobility with a tie-in to CP's history. CP's premier passenger liners were all titled "Empress", (Empress of Australia, Empress of Russia, Empress of Britain, etc.) and the call sign of CP Air Lines was also "Empress".
Vital Statistics about The Empress:
Locomotive Number: 2816
Class: H1b
Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works
Date built: December, 1930
Last revenue run: May 26, 1960
Type: Hudson
Wheel arrangement: 4-6-4
Tractive effort: 45,300 lb (20,548 kg)
Driving wheel diameter: 75 in (190.5 cm)
Total operating weight (including tender): 643,000 lb (291,665 kg)
Extreme length (including tender): 91 ft 2 in (27.8 metres)
Extreme height: 15 ft 3 in (4.6 metres)
Original cost: $116,555
Converted from coal to oil: March, 1999
0:00 Intro
0:53 First catch: Ciudad Villaldama
1:44 Inspection Stop: Estación El Álamo
5:24 Train chase: Álamo - Salinas Victoria Road
8:16 Entering the city: Empalme Monterrey
11:16 Private Event: CPKC Yard Monterrey
16:53 Credits
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