Canadian Pacific RR 4-6-4 No. 2816
Calgary, AB, Canada 		Location: CPR Facility
Status: Operational
Posted: May 31, 2024 @ 06:05:14 by Russell Newman
The ex Canadian Pacific Railroad H1b Class Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816, has made railway history by becoming the first steam locomotive to successfully travel acrossed Canada, the United States of America, and into Mexico, as part the last spike tour and the offical merger of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroads.
Posted: Jul 17, 2023 @ 13:07:44 by Russell Newman
The former Canadian Pacific Railroad H1b Class Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816 is operational again and has been undergoing mainline test runs prior to her first mainline special touring through Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico as part of the offical merger of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroads this summer.
Posted: Jun 26, 2023 @ 05:06:53 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on former Canadian Pacific Railroad H1b Class Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816 is now completed as the locomotive was successfully steamed and moved for the first time since 2020. No. 2816 "Empress" is now operational again and will begin testing before taking to the mainlines of Canada and the United States of America for the first time since 2012 this summer. Where her first mainline run will be a special through Canada, the United States, and Mexico for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroads.
Posted: Jun 3, 2023 @ 10:06:25 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on former Canadian Pacific Railroad H1b Class Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816 is in its final stages as it has been announced by her owners Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroads that the locomotive is set to return to the mainlines of Canada and the United States of America this summer. Progress on 2816 has seen the locomotive placed back onto her driving wheels following work carried out on them and an auxiliary tender from Southern Pacific Railroad 4-8-4 No. 4449 was sent north to Alberta to be prepared for service with 2816.
Posted: Jun 8, 2022 @ 10:06:08 by Erik Newland
Also, CP 2816 has burned oil for her entire excursion career. Please change fuel to oil.
Posted: Jun 4, 2022 @ 11:06:05 by Erik Newland
Work on CP 2816 has begun for her return to the mainline in 2023; please change status to "Overhaul"
Posted: Sep 22, 2021 @ 05:09:22 by Russell Newman
Their are plans for former Canadian Pacific Railroad H1b Class Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816 to return to the mainline of Canada and the United States of America again as the Canadian Pacific Railroad’s CEO Keith Creel appears to be trying to gain the support of steam fans for his company’s merger with Kansas City Southern Railroad. If successful the plan is to use 2816 on a special excursion train over the newly formed Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Railroad system. For this to happen 2816 will need a full overhaul, as mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration in order to run on the mainlines of both Canada and the United Stares of America again. 2816 has not ran on the mainlines since 2013 but will be a welcome site.
Posted: Nov 14, 2020 @ 15:11:20 by Russell Newman
In a surprising announcement it turns out that former Canadian Pacific Railroad Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816 is still operational as it is being steamed for one-time-only to pull a “virtual” edition of Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train in the yard at Calgary this Christmas. The locomotive was steam tested by Canadian Pacific to assess its mechanical position but there are no plans to take the locomotive on the mainlines of Canada anytime soon. No. 2816 has been stored undercover in serviceable condition the last eight years, receiving regular maintenance in the event it was returned to service. 2816 will be filmed hauling the Holiday Train later this month and the Holiday Train video will be available online over Christmas.
Posted: Mar 28, 2020 @ 16:03:55 by Erik Newland
This locomotive has been stored since 2012. Please change its status accordingly.
Posted: Feb 17, 2018 @ 17:02:06 by Russell Newman
Some information has come to light on Canadian Pacific RR Hudson 4-6-4 No. 2816. It has been discovered from a photo found on Flickr that the locomotive has been put on display at Canadian Pacific Railways headquarters at Calgary. Where it currently on display in what looks like a small museum there?
Posted: Jan 27, 2015 @ 14:01:33 by Sawyer
2816 is currently stored operable and will not be running excursions. CPR President E Hunter Harrison de-funded the heritage steam program.
Posted: Feb 7, 2006 @ 18:02:39 by Guy
Until 2860's restoration is finished, 2816 is only operating 4-6-4 hudson in North America.
Posted: Feb 4, 2006 @ 18:02:26 by Sam
Oops, my mistake. I meant it's the only surviving "H1b"
Posted: Jan 4, 2006 @ 22:01:57 by Sam
This is the only surviving H1 class 4-6-4.
Posted: Dec 21, 2005 @ 16:12:57 by George S.
The "Alco-Montreal Construction Number List" indicates that Construction Numbers 68529 through 68538, Road Numbers 2810 through 2819 were shipped to "Canadian Pacific" during November and December of 1930. All of the unit were 4-6-4's and had a "Specified" total weight of 351,000 pounds. (This is not necessarily the "Actual" total weight)
Posted: Oct 25, 2002 @ 15:10:18 by
it's a oil burner now
Posted: Oct 1, 2002 @ 19:10:28 by Doug Bailey
Update of ownership history for this locomotive is pending receipt of information.
Posted: Sep 17, 2002 @ 20:09:05 by anonamous

2816 is now owned by Canaian Pacific and is operational