Chasing CP 2816, “The Empress” through Wisconsin

[@paulbergen9114]

Very nice shot on the bridge at the Dells and the pacing was nice and smooth. You must have had a jetpack to keep up with it as it sure kept moving. Excellent head-on at Sturtevant to really feel the speed. Thanks for the coverage

[@goinagain2013]

Wow! You studied this route very well beforehand. A superb showcase of steam. Thank you.

[@mkcuozzo]

Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing this unique train! 🚂 😊

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ElizabethWilson-mi8oj]

The footage of the train makes me feel like I am with you throughout this little journey! I would LOVE to see the pictures you got of the front of the train! AMAZING!

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

I am glad you got to see the Empress.

[@amykielas2800]

My favorite part is the entering and departing Portage, WI!! 👏👏🙃 The excitement in Rio!!! 😊 Great job!!!

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Thank you!! 😁 glad you enjoyed it.

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@RaymondHazeldine]

I find it amazing railroads that run excursions have very few if any derailments

[@Ciao_ciao333]

I am amazed at all the different angles you were able to show us, including the Dells bridge, and Pewaukee Lake….and downtown Milwaukee….and then you also caught it at all the different speeds it was going as well, as it zoomed along and as it slowed down…..this is probably my FAVORITE video you’ve made so far, Rails of MKE! 👏🏻Thank you!!!

[@richhawthorne5310]

Nice to see a steam engine really running her legs in cruise mode.

[@jamestaylor2954]

@railsofmilwaukee my son who you spotted with many times now owns a 1/8 scale ride on CNW at milwaukee light engineering society. His birthday party is there on june 1st. @1230. Tell your dad you guys can show up... steam engines and diesels will all be running.

[@railsofmilwaukee]

I really appreciate the invitation, and wish him a very happy birthday! It sounds like it will be a great day of fun-filled memories. Unfortunately we are hosting out of town guests and will not be able to attend. Please be sure to wish him a very happy birthday from me!

[@stephenmccloughan7541]

I don't know what crew she has but they are in time with the steamer. There is almost no smoke and the engine sounds like it's running efficiently.

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches awesome chase and nice video

[@williamaitken3188]

Thank you so much. Cinematography a class act.

[@TimsTrainsChaser]

Great Film 🎥

[@Balerio2357]

Great locations and awesome shots, excellent video ! Greetings From Southern California; - Larry

[@cprtrain]

Well done!

[@marvinmartin4692]

What a treat!!! Are the diesels helping? How do they synchronized them? What was route?

[@railsofmilwaukee]

The diesels are relief units for 2816 in case it breaks down, they also supply power to the coaches. The train went from Calgary-Mexico City to

[@jeffcwiklinski5873]

Great video!

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Thanks!

[@katherinec2759]

On the "Departing Portage" shot, about 6:40, anyone have any idea what that one rail off by itself at the bottom of the video is for?

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Possibly going to replace one of the other rails

[@T1_Productions]

I never understood why it has 2 whistles?

[@kristoffermangila]

During testing, it was found that 2816's whistle isn't loud enough during high speed running to satisfy Canadian safety regulators, so a second whistle, IIRC from a CP Selkirk engine was installed.

[@RailRider9571]

Was the schedule public? if so can i have a link?

[@railsofmilwaukee]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qorafJygab-Ep6Msi=-IZ3EAtw7ShMWZA1

[@RailRider9571]

@@railsofmilwaukee Thanks so much, Your a life saver, would have missed it if i would have guessed when it would roll thru.

[@illinoistrains7808]

Impressive, I was only able to catch it downtown MKE!

[@johnuhelski8613]

Great pacing shots , I am sure the other chasers were cursing you as I would have . You ruined the chase for many others with your selfish acts . I have nothing but raw contempt for your kind ....

[@railsofmilwaukee]

Your assumptions are incorrect. I was held up behind many other vehicles on our way to the next photo spot and was NEVER the lead car slowing others down. Every one of the pacing shots was filmed driving behind others. I did see many drivers that day driving recklessly and nearly causing head on crashes. I was fortunate for my place near the front of the pack which allowed for these once in a lifetime experiences, but was never the lead.

[@johnuhelski8613]

@@railsofmilwaukee Still you ADMIT to pacing , that clogs the chase a ruins it for MANY others , nothing but contempt for you and your kind.

[@protosheep]

@@johnuhelski8613 So he isn't allowed to take the opportunity he has to pace the train if he is stuck behind other vehicles anyway? I have nothing but contempt for you and your blasphemy.