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Tom Beckett's Collection
 
6/6/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Canadian Pacific Railway
Model:MLW 4-6-4Built As:CP 2816 (4-6-4)
Serial Number:68535Order No:Q-372
Frame Number:22X30 cylinders, 75" driversBuilt:12/1930
Notes:The Empress MLW 12/1930, class H1b, to Steamtown 01/1964
Other locos with this serial:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
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CP 2816
Title:  CP 2816
Description:  One of CP's hudson types.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 5/6/2013 12:24:37 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  1216   Comments: 0
First shot
Title:  First shot
Description:  I had gone up to McElhany, just south of Neosho, to get the first shots of the 2816, and start the chase from there, since Id have good road access and be able to get right to it. As with all things railroad, things oft go astray, and the 1050 departure time from Pittsburg was quite flexible. As a result, the 2816 didnt show til almost 1300. By then, what had been a sunny day had turned overcast, which it would remain the rest of the day.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:24:52 AM
Location:  McElhany, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  107   Comments: 2
Low water
Title:  Low water
Description:  The train rolls over the Kings Highway crossing, the road covered in the flow of Butler Creek, flowinng heavily due to recent persisitent rain. Some of the chasers, not familiar with this kind of feature, were not sure what to make of it
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 6:25:48 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  156   Comments: 4
Floswers and a switch stand
Title:  Floswers and a switch stand
Description:  Relic of a one time siding-there was a lumber yard that once took freight cars just to the north; its now a hardware store, and hasnt had a rail delivery in many years-marks the now removed switch, which has gone back to nature. The 2816 adds to the scene.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 5:51:02 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Coming at ya
Title:  Coming at ya
Description:  The 2816 rolls into the curve just north of the Ark 102 overpass, next to Ark 59, as it approaches Decatur.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 6:03:33 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Wider view
Title:  Wider view
Description:  A slightly closer, wider view shows a little more of the train as it passes.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 6:09:04 AM
Location:  Decatur, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Long catch up
Title:  Long catch up
Description:  I couldnt keep up with the train through Gentry and Siloam Springs due to heavy traffic-theres more than you;d think in these supposedly small towns, but at shift change, it can get crazy-and wanted to stop and pick up my wife, so lost some time there. By the time we caught him, it was all the way down to Sallisaw, where we see the 2816 rolling past the south end of the yard.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 6:13:01 AM
Location:  Sallisaw, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Getting the shot
Title:  Getting the shot
Description:  Diane gets a close up of the 2816s drivers as it rolls past at a good 40.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 6:17:13 AM
Location:  Sallisaw, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Last runby
Title:  Last runby
Description:  We followed down to Panama, where we hoped to get a good shot to end the chase. There was an open area next to the tracks, which was a good spot to finish up, as the light was going-the sun having gone behind a steady overcast by mid afternoon.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 6:19:46 AM
Location:  Panama, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
By the mid signals
Title:  By the mid signals
Description:  The 2816 rolls hard past the mid siding signals at McElhany, the board seen in the distance
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:28:17 AM
Location:  McElhany, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  126   Comments: 4
Close up
Title:  Close up
Description:  The 2816 in full cry as it passes my position at Rhonda Rd.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:35:01 AM
Location:  McElhany, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 2
Blasting through
Title:  Blasting through
Description:  The 2816 has a good roll going, and blows through Goodman, leaning into the curve at the crossing there.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:48:23 AM
Location:  Goodman, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  138   Comments: 2
Over the highway
Title:  Over the highway
Description:  The 2816 crosses MO 59 near Splitlog. Thats a nice looking bridge, too bad the KCS sign is so sun faded.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:54:00 AM
Location:  Splitlog, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 2
Past the mill
Title:  Past the mill
Description:  The 2816 is now in Anderson, passing the feed mill adjacent to the tracks.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 5:59:57 AM
Location:  Anderson, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 2
Elk River
Title:  Elk River
Description:  The train crosses the Elk River in a brief shower. This shot would have been stunning had there been some sun.
Photo Date:  5/21/2024  Upload Date: 5/30/2024 6:07:20 AM
Location:  Ginger Blue, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  154   Comments: 3
On the way north
Title:  On the way north
Description:  CP 2816 swings through the S curve at Chewie Rd between Westville and Watts. Hell meet a southbound coal move there.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:06:50 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU)
Views:  13   Comments: 0
Low water
Title:  Low water
Description:  The next spot was along Butler Creek just south of Noel, where he ran next to the low water crossing that makes for a good shooting location. Hell meet a southbound TXUX train here in the siding, just to the north.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 6:02:24 AM
Location:  Noel, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
City park
Title:  City park
Description:  I bagged the shot on the Elk River; the light would have been totally wrong in mid day, but after a wait, got him passing the city park in Lanagan.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 6:04:16 AM
Location:  Lanagan, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Blowing into town
Title:  Blowing into town
Description:  The 2816 blows into Goodman, passing the automatic at CR C.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 6:09:46 AM
Location:  Lanagan, MO
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Shadowed
Title:  Shadowed
Description:  The 2816 and train rolls north along US 59, in a shady side shot that would allow me to keep up the chase. The juxtaposition of dark and light makes for an interesting image.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:09:55 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Easing up
Title:  Easing up
Description:  North of the Watts yard office, the 2816 is easing to the north end of the siding, where hell wait for a southbound TXUX coal train.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:16:01 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Going away
Title:  Going away
Description:  The 2816 rolls across the 7th St crossing as it heads into the woods approaching the north end of Watts siding.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:24:01 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Waiting...
Title:  Waiting...
Description:  The 2816 waits at CP North Watts. It will be about 20 minutes til the southbound TXUX train shows.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:25:33 AM
Location:  Watts, OK
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Through the trees
Title:  Through the trees
Description:  Having met the southbound coal train, the show moved on through Siloam Springs, seen here rolling through the trees south of Lincoln St.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:31:56 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Pouring it on
Title:  Pouring it on
Description:  The 2816 pours on the smoke as it works through Siloam Springs.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:38:08 AM
Location:  Siloam Springs, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
Out in the field
Title:  Out in the field
Description:  Theres a small field at the north end of Gentry that makes for a good shot in the morning.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:47:16 AM
Location:  Gentry, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Clear shot
Title:  Clear shot
Description:  The next clear shot I was able to get was at Gravette, due to the pacers along Ark 59 slowing the chase. Still a decent shot for late morning.
Photo Date:  6/25/2024  Upload Date: 5/5/2025 5:51:32 AM
Location:  Gravette, AR
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) CP 7013(SD70ACU) CP 1401(FP9A) CP 4107(FP9A)
Views:  24   Comments: 0


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