Here is a video I compiled of all the footages I got of CP 2816 when it visited Texas on its Final Spike Steam Tour. This is literally the longest train chasing I have ever done in my life! Hope you enjoy.
CPKC B40B (Final Spike train)'s powers:
CP H-1b 4-6-4 #2816 - 6 chime/air whistle
CP Maroon/Grey Script SD70ACU #7013
CP FP9A #1401
CP FP9A #4107
Dates/locations/timeframes:
5/25/24
0:00 - 0:59 CPKC B40B arrives at Fauna in Northeast Houston. Loved how it blew the 6 chime whistle after pulling in!
0:59 - 4:42 After getting serviced, CPKC B40B departs Fauna while showing off its elegant consist! What a beautiful 6 chime whistle it has!
4:42 - 5:36 Amtrak #1 flies west through Missouri City with a tripleheader.
AMTK P42DC #168 - RL K5LA
AMTK P40DC #824
AMTK P42DC #194
5:36 - 7:11 As dusk progresses, CPKC B40B highballs west through Missouri City as it hustles its way to Kendleton for the nights.
5/27/24
7:11 - 10:18 In a hazy morning of Memorial Day, CPKC B40B departs Kendleton as it starts its journey to Laredo. You can hear it blowing its 6 chime in the beginning of this clip.
10:18 - 11:26 CPKC B40B highballs south outside of Wharton.
11:26 - 12:32 CPKC B40B highballs south between El Campo and Ganado.
12:32 - 13:43 CPKC B40B highballs south between Ganado and Edna.
13:43 - 16:34 CPKC B40B slowly traverses south through Victoria.
16:34 - 19:02 CPKC B40B heads south through Refugio as it blows its air whistle for many crossings. A siren can also be heard.
19:02 - 20:07 CPKC B40B highballs south between Sinton and Odem.
20:07 - 24:25 CPKC B40B heads west through Robstown as it slithers the connector. Also blew some of its 6 chime!
24:25 - 27:45 An end to the chase! After getting serviced, CPKC B40B departs Spear siding in Robstown as it continues its journey to Laredo. Loved how it gave some toots of its 6 chime!
27:45 - 27:50 A bonus pic of CP 6644 (World War II Memorial) sitting in Corpus Christi. Ironic to get that on Memorial Day after completing the wild chase of 2816!