CP 1401 - FP9A
Originally built for Canadian National in 1958 as CN 6541, the locomotive continued to pull passenger trains when it was passed on to Canada's VIA Rail (as VIA 6541). The engine made a foray into freight service in the States when it spent some time working for Nebraska's Nebtoka Railway as NRI 54 in the 90's. But it was soonafter called back home to Canada, and it's served as CP 1401 for more than 20 years now.
CP's pair of FP9's (both ex-CN) have been operating in business train service for quite some time now. So, it's not much of a step up to serve behind the Empress on the Final Spike Steam Tour to Mexico City, seen here racing across the Sunset Route between Beaumont and Houston.
B40B (Final Spike Steam Tour; Calgary, AB to Mexico City, CDMX)
CP FP9A #1401
CP FP9A #4107
Dayton, TX
May 25th, 2024
CP 1401 - FP9A
Originally built for Canadian National in 1958 as CN 6541, the locomotive continued to pull passenger trains when it was passed on to Canada's VIA Rail (as VIA 6541). The engine made a foray into freight service in the States when it spent some time working for Nebraska's Nebtoka Railway as NRI 54 in the 90's. But it was soonafter called back home to Canada, and it's served as CP 1401 for more than 20 years now.
CP's pair of FP9's (both ex-CN) have been operating in business train service for quite some time now. So, it's not much of a step up to serve behind the Empress on the Final Spike Steam Tour to Mexico City, seen here racing across the Sunset Route between Beaumont and Houston.
B40B (Final Spike Steam Tour; Calgary, AB to Mexico City, CDMX)
CP FP9A #1401
CP FP9A #4107
Dayton, TX
May 25th, 2024