The Final Spike Steam Tour featuring the historic steam locomotive Empress 2816 will be an unforgettable journey. Here are the details: Departure Date: The tour began on April 24, 2024, departing from Calgary, Alberta. Route: The train will traverse Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in a single trip, making it the first-ever steam-powered passenger train to do so. Stops: The tour will include 11 stops between Calgary and Mexico City, with notable locations such as Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Ticket Prices: Streamlined Cars: $149 for adults and $89 for children. Open Window Cars: $129 for adults and $79 for children3. The Empress 2816, built in 1930, boasts elegance and a whopping 3,800 horsepower. Although it won’t reach its original top speed of 145 km/h due to equipment age, the journey promises to be a remarkable celebration of rail history and the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
The Final Spike Steam Tour featuring the historic steam locomotive Empress 2816 will be an unforgettable journey. Here are the details:
Departure Date: The tour began on April 24, 2024, departing from Calgary, Alberta.
Route: The train will traverse Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in a single trip, making it the first-ever steam-powered passenger train to do so.
Stops: The tour will include 11 stops between Calgary and Mexico City, with notable locations such as Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Ticket Prices:
Streamlined Cars: $149 for adults and $89 for children.
Open Window Cars: $129 for adults and $79 for children3.
The Empress 2816, built in 1930, boasts elegance and a whopping 3,800 horsepower. Although it won’t reach its original top speed of 145 km/h due to equipment age, the journey promises to be a remarkable celebration of rail history and the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.