Trackside 141 - Canadian Pacific 2816 Pt.2 - Departing Chicago, 2004

In 2004, the Canadian Pacific Railroad brought it's newly-restored steam locomotive through the Chicago area on the way back to Northwestern Canada. The 4-6-4, known as the Empress, overnighted at CP's Bensenville Yard, then rolled north over ex-Milwaukee Road trackage to the city of the same name. The train is shown here departing Bensenville and passing through Rondout Junction. This video footage will be featured on an upcoming episode of the television series "Trackside". More info about the series at www.trainweb.org/tracksideonline

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[deloreanman14]

@guitboxchicken - I don't know but I hate it too. Sounds way too sterile like those modern diesels with the ON/OFF horn button.

[guitboxchicken]

What kind of valve do they use for the whistle? It sounds like the whistle is either on or off, and nothing in between. It doesn't seem to allow for expression.

[torontostreetcars]

I think its funny how the guy steps away at 2:01

[Strasburg1991]

what whistle is that

[Classicalguy12]

Not a big fan of that whistle though..sorry. Beautiful locomotive by the way.

[Cockroach2008]

The steam locomotive has many materials which can be reused for products when melted down and poured into new molds.

Man hole covers, steel trench plate, corrigated steel dyking, stainless steel sinks, stainless steel toilets, construction rebar, steel girders, bridge beams, trucks, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, supports for solar panel arrays, art work, anchor chain links, steel hypodermic needles, sports cups, stainless steel pots and pans.

The materials can be reused!

[JT42CWRM]

I cannot help but ask the great question: Why?

[mottledbrain]

Fantastic! Thanks for the well put-together video.

[yerkees01]

I remember when steamtown still owned her.

Great to see her running again

[yourweathertodayHD]

i agree...ive seen pictures of 2300, sister loco to CP 2317, which is a "cousin" to this loco, and trust me, locos of this type look better with em on