14 June 2007
International Steam Excursion with the CPR Empress
Join the CPR Empress (#2816) for a month long steam tour of
Western Canada and the United States Midwest. The CPR Empress will also team up with Milwaukee Road #261 steam locomotive for a
double-headed round trip along the Mississippi River to La Crosse, Wisconsin in what promises to be the steam event of
2007.
These trips offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy many "freight only" lines and dramatic scenery from the luxury premium
class or comfortable coach seating.
Visit the Milwaukee Road 261 web site for details and
information on how to purchase tickets.
2007 CPR Empress schedule
17-22 Aug 2007
Depart from Calgary, Alberta and journey across the Canadian prairie with overnight stops in Saskatchewan and a one-day
layover in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Then our train moves on to the former Soo Line with an overnight stop in Thief River Falls, Minnesota
before arriving in Minneapolis on 22 Aug 2007.
29-30 Aug 2007
The 2816 will journey on the main line between Minneapolis and Chicago. View the scenic Mississippi River Valley from the comfort of
the train and pass through the famous bore at Tunnel City. After an overnight layover in the "Beer City", Milwaukee, ride the
high-speed double track mainline into Chicago's Union Station.
1-2-3 Sep 2007 (Round trips each day)
The 2816 will make round trips over the former Milwaukee Road main line from Franklin Park to Sturtevant, Wisconsin. On
4 Sep 2007, begin the journey back to Minneapolis with a one-way trip from Chicago to back to Minneapolis on
the CP main line.
8-9 Sep 2007 (Round trips each day)
Plan to be aboard as the 2816 steams along former Soo Line routes out of Minneapolis to Glenwood, Minnesota. At Glenwood the 2816 will
turn on the former Soo Line turntable, the first steam Locomotive in decades to use it. On Sunday, head east along the original Soo
Line route for the return to Minneapolis.
15 Sep 2007 Steam doubleheader
The #2816 will team up with Milwaukee Road #261 for a double-headed round trip along the Mississippi River to La Crosse,
Wisconsin in what promises to be the steam event of 2007.
16-22 Sep 2007
The #2816 departs Minneapolis for Calgary via Winnipeg, with overnight stops in Saskatchewan and Alberta arriving in Calgary on
22 Sep 2007.
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