Canadian Pacific 2816, also known as the "Empress", is a preserved class "H-1b" 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive built by the Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) in December 1930 for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). It is the only non-streamlined H1 Hudson to have survived into preservation.
After being used for heavy passenger service, the locomotive was retired in 1960 and donated to Steamtown, U.S.A. at Bellows Falls, Vermont, in 1964. After an extensive restoration, the locomotive returned to service in 2001 and was used by the CPR in occasional excursion service until the discontinuation of the steam program in 2012, after which it remained stored in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After being teased for a potential return in 2021, the 2816 underwent testing for a return to service in spring of 2024.
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Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour 2024
April 24 - Calgary, Alta
April 28 - Moose Jaw, Sask
April 30 - Minot, N.D
May 3 - St. Paul, Minn.
May 8 - Franklin Park, Ill.
May 10 - Davenport, Iowa
May 18 - Kansas City, Mo.
May 24 - Shreveport, La.
May 28 - Laredo, Texas
May 31 - Monterrey, Mexico
June 4 - Mexico City, Mexico