CPKC 2816 Final Spike Steam Train in IL, IA - May 9, 2024

"Empress 2816," a 1930-vintage 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive, is in charge of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd's Calgary to Mexico City "Final Spike Steam Train" on enroute from Bensenville, Illinois to Nahant (Davenport), Iowa on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Locations are just east of Leaf River, lllinois and Sabula, Clinton and LeClaire, Iowa. A pair of FP9s - CP 1401 and CP 4107 - bracket the Empress and her tenders, and a 15-car consist.

[@Jeffbob442]

Thanks for getting this in the pouring rain!! Kudo's!

[@thurmandavide]

Excellent captures as always. We are lucky to have you out taking shots and teaching us the history. Big Thanks!

[@janetcohen9190]

CP steam locomotive and train with various cars, sounds, sights, scenery. Need to see on a big screen.
Thanks for video.

[@fisherbridgeproductions]

Nice videos I was on the other side of tracks from you in Sabula

[@workinghardusa]

Cool David, well done!

[@johnniebellamy5912]

Good BIRTHDAY Present For You

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches awesome chase and nice video

[@davidcarrington2404]

Does anyone know the route it is going from Davenport IA

[@bn13814]

CPKC mainline via Muscatine and Ottumwa. There is only one route they would take.