Comments on: For the first time in seven years, 2816′s firebox has a flame in it, and hot water in the boiler. In an unexpected twist to the end of 2020, the locomotive made a surprise return to steam as part of CP’s “Holiday Train at Home” virtual concert.

By: PRR5406

PRR5406 — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:19:39 +0000

This is what the system needed to heal in 2020. Many thanks, CPR. Let’s stretch her legs in 2021!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 23:42:42 +0000

This image warms me up immensely on this very cold day. Nice composition too.

By: Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 22:26:44 +0000

I don’t think anyone foresaw a pandemic causing the Holiday Train to not be able to run across North America this year. Which is how 2816 came to be. Hence the unexpected comment.

By: Crow Lake Railfan

Crow Lake Railfan — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:31:00 +0000

Awesome shot!
When you say unexpected was it sort of last minute to put it on the holiday train?