Canada's most beautiful steam locomotive Royal Hudson

Canadian Pacific, Royal Hudson, 4-6-4, #2860, makes a rare appearance in White Rock, British Columbia on April 15, 2007. The locomotive came to White Rock for the towns 50th anniversary celebration. Many people consider this 1938 locomotive to be one of the most beautiful steam locomotives ever made. I would have to agree. The BNSF, SD9 was required for the trip across the border. The last of the old jointed rail to Vancouver was being removed shortly after this video was taken.

Later we see the train in rain drenched downtown Vancouver, BC. I have seen a lot of rain in Vancouver, but that day it was really bad and decided not to chase the train back to Squamish. Unfortunately this locomotive has only seen a few minor trips since 1999 and is currently in overhaul status at the West Coast Railway museum. It is likely this amazing locomotive will return to excursions in the near future. This locomotive is equipped with dual whistles.