Something a Little Different at Work
While CP 2816 received waves from big public crowds over its tri-national journey, The Empress attracted the interest of railroaders as well.
Here, the crew of a BNSF manifest has just tied their train down in the siding at Fauna in northeast Houston. And as they walk towards the waiting crew van, they were greeted by the passing of a train they won't see too often. Waves were exchanged and the Final Spike Steam Tour raced west.
The gorgeous MLW product would be slowing soon though, as they will come to a halt at the west switch of Fauna for a service stop. And after a brief 15-minute pause, the Final Spike Tour would continue on the Sunset Route through H-Town before calling it a night at CPKC's Kendleton Yard on the far opposite side of the metro area.
BNSF Manifest
BNSF Dash 9-44CW #1104
B40B (Final Spike Steam Tour; Calgary, AB to Mexico City, CDMX)
CP H1b 4-6-4 #2816
CP SD70ACU #7013
CP FP9A #1401
CP FP9A #4107
Houston, TX
May 25th, 2024
Something a Little Different at Work
While CP 2816 received waves from big public crowds over its tri-national journey, The Empress attracted the interest of railroaders as well.
Here, the crew of a BNSF manifest has just tied their train down in the siding at Fauna in northeast Houston. And as they walk towards the waiting crew van, they were greeted by the passing of a train they won't see too often. Waves were exchanged and the Final Spike Steam Tour raced west.
The gorgeous MLW product would be slowing soon though, as they will come to a halt at the west switch of Fauna for a service stop. And after a brief 15-minute pause, the Final Spike Tour would continue on the Sunset Route through H-Town before calling it a night at CPKC's Kendleton Yard on the far opposite side of the metro area.
BNSF Manifest
BNSF Dash 9-44CW #1104
B40B (Final Spike Steam Tour; Calgary, AB to Mexico City, CDMX)
CP H1b 4-6-4 #2816
CP SD70ACU #7013
CP FP9A #1401
CP FP9A #4107
Houston, TX
May 25th, 2024