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CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour to mark one-year anniversary of railway's creation
CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour to mark one-year anniversary of railway's creation Canada...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour to mark one-year anniversary of railway's creation\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALGARY, AB\n \n \n ,\n \n \n July 18, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today announced the 2816 Empress steam locomotive will travel from\n \n Canada\n \n , through the U.S. and into\n \n Mexico\n \n departing\n \n Calgary, Alta.\n \n on\n \n April 14, 2024\n \n , the one-year anniversary of CPKC's creation.\n \n \n \"Our unique, unrivaled railway network connects a continent and links\n \n Canada\n \n , the U.S. and\n \n Mexico\n \n ,\" said\n \n Keith Creel\n \n , CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. \"On\n \n April 14, 2023\n \n , we drove a ceremonial Final Spike completing that continental connection. We look forward to proudly celebrating that historic railway moment with a special tour starring the 2816, honoring our history and looking forward to an exciting future filled with opportunities for our railroaders, customers and communities.\"\n \n \n Following a special anniversary event in\n \n Calgary\n \n on\n \n April 13, 2024\n \n , the 2816 will depart\n \n Calgary\n \n on\n \n April 14, 2024\n \n , traveling to stops in the following cities:\n \n \n \n \n Moose Jaw, Sask.\n \n \n \n \n Minot, N.D.\n \n \n \n \n St. Paul, Minn.\n \n \n \n \n Bensenville, Ill.\n \n \n \n \n Davenport, Iowa\n \n \n \n \n Kansas City, Mo.\n \n \n \n \n Shreveport, La.\n \n \n \n \n Laredo, Texas\n \n \n \n \n Mexico City\n \n , Mex.\n \n \n \n The public will be able to see the 2816 up close in these cities with additional details about the stops and related events available early in 2024.\n \n \n \"This 2816 steam tour will bring the story of our uniquely North American railway's history and compelling future to life for rail fans and visitors across our network,\" Creel added. \"We look forward to celebrating in communities across our network.\"\n \n \n The 2816, a 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive, was built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive...