CP Rail GP38-2 3064 Drawing Demonstration by Andy Fletcher

 I have a new CP Rail GP38-2 3064 Locomotive Drawing Demonstration on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube Channel.  GP38-2 3064 is in the CP Rail Pac Man/Multimark-era paint scheme.  My drawing of this locomotive is featured in my new music video "Hey Pac Man, It's CP Rail."

Canadian Pacific, Soo Line, MIlwaukee Road 3-Engine Exhibit Andy Fletcher

 At Bensenville Yard, we see SD40-2s of CP Rail, Soo Line and the Milwaukee Road side by side.  Bensenville Yard, over a hundred years old, was originally a Milwaukee Road yard and is an important part of today's CPKC operations in Chicagoland. See my 3-Engine Exhibits on my YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/EilSfjIv0JE

Canadian Pacific 2816 (The Empress of Steam) Music Video by Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my good friend, Ethan Brodie, for contributing his videos and to my good friend, David Lemke, for contributing his great photos to help make my music video “Canadian Pacific 2816 (The Empress of Steam)” Watch the music video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/96tjVrp8EGA?si=CIcu09me0ZsYAtT9

 

It Is Exciting to See Canadian Pacific Final Spike Tour With CP 2816

It is exciting to see the Canadian Pacific Final Spike Tour with CP 2816 making its run. I have updated my Final Spike Tour poster and magnet set. See my Final Spike Tour artwork at customtrains.org

 

Canadian Pacific SD40-2 5792 by Andy Fletcher

CP Rail SD40-2 5792 was one of the first 100 locomotives that I drew, as well.  At the time, Canadian Pacific was known as CP Rail.

At the time, I also drew an SD40-2 with a banner celebrating the completion of CP Rail's Rogers Pass project.

See my Canadian Pacific artwork at customtrains.org

 

A Canadian Pacific Train at Calgary

This Canadian Pacific train carries carloads of freight at Calgary.  Today's train carries carloads of coal and carloads of grain headed for Vancouver.

Snowfall covers the yard, and coffee at the yard office warms up the crews as they take their trains on their way.

See my Canadian Pacific artwork at customtrains.org

 

A Canadian Pacific Lumber Train Heads From Calgary to Chicago

This Canadian Pacific train carries West Fraser lumber from Calgary to Chicago.  Lumber carried by Canadian Pacific helps build our homes, offices and schools.  #WhyWeNeedTrains.  

See my Canadian Pacific artwork at  http://www.customtrains.org

A Canadian Pacific GE Transportation ES44AC at Banff, Alberta

This Canadian Pacific GE Transportation ES44AC leads a lumber train at Banff, Alberta.  Canadian Pacific carries the lumber to help build our homes, schools and offices.

See my Canadian Pacific artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/canadian-pacific-railway.html

Soo Line Locomotives at Minneapolis

These Soo Line engines prepare to lead trains at Minneapolis.  Soo Line served the mining, manufacturing, agriculture and industry of the Midwest and Great Lakes Region. Soo Line is part of today's Canadian Pacific.

See my Soo Line artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/soo-line.html

A Canadian Pacific Train Carries Canfor Lumber From Vancouver to Toronto

This Canadian Pacific train carries Canfor Corporation lumber from Vancouver to Toronto.  Lumber carried by Canadian Pacific helps build our homes, schools and offices. #WhyWeNeedTrains

To see my Canadian Pacific artwork, visit my website customtrains.org

A Canadian Pacific Train Carries West Fraser Lumber at Edmonton, Alberta

This Canadian Pacific train carries West Fraser lumber from Edmonton to Toronto. Lumber carried by railroads such as Canadian Pacific helps builds our homes, offices and schools. #WhyWeNeedTrains

To see more of my Canadian Pacific Railway artwork, visit my website http://www.customtrains.org/canadian-pacific.html

A Canadian Pacific Steel Train at Hamilton, Ontario

This Canadian Pacific train carries steel from Hamilton, Ontario. Steel carried by our railroads helps build cars and structures and make machinery and appliances. #WhyWeNeedTrains

Soo Line Locomotives at Shoreham Yard, Minneapolis

These Soo Line engines are ready to pull their trains at Shoreham Yard in Minneapolis.  The pair of SD40-2's will lead an expedited train to Chicago, while the GP30 and FP7 will lead a manifest to Bismarck.  The MP15 switcher builds a train in the yard.

To see my Soo Line locomotive drawings and posters, visit my website, customtrains.org

A Canadian Pacific Lumber Train Heads From Calgary to Minneapolis

A Canadian Pacific ES44AC and SD60 move a train carrying Canfor Lumber from Calgary to Minneapolis.  The free trade of lumber is vital to Canada's economy.  Lumber builds our schools, homes, and places where we work.  Canadian Pacific moves the building products that build North America and the world. #NAFTA

To see my Canadian Pacific 11"x17" poster, visit my website customtrains.org and/or my eBay store

Congratulations Canadian Pacific on Winning Ocean Network Express Contract at Port Vancouver

Great to read about Canadian Pacific expanding its traffic base and returning to international shipping via Port Vancouver by winning multi-year Ocean Network Express (ONE) contract. Way to go Keith Creel and all at Canadian Pacific. Read more in JOC https://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/cp-wins-bulk-mol-nyk-contracts-away-cn_20180221.html

To see my Canadian Pacific 11"x17" posters, visit my website customtrains.org and/or my eBay store

Thank You Canadian Pacific and Canadian National For Transporting Grain-Canadian Ag Day

Thank you Canadian Pacific and Canadian National for transporting grain that fosters trade, moves the economy and feeds the world. #CanadianAgDay #AgDay

A Milwaukee Road MP15AC Builds a Train at Bensenville Yard, Chicago

This Milwaukee Road MP15AC locomotive builds a train at Bensenville Yard in Chicago.  Today's train heads to St. Paul with carloads from the Indiana Harbor Belt.  Milwaukee Road is part of today's Canadian Pacific.

To see my Milwaukee Road 11"x17" poster, visit my website customtrains.org and/or my eBay store

A Canadian Pacific Train at Alyth Yard in Calgary

This Canadian Pacific train heads west from Alyth Yard in Calgary.  The train prepares to traverse the Rocky Mountains as makes its trek to Vancouver, British Columbia.

To see my Canadian Pacific 11"x17" signed poster, visit my website customtrains.org and/or my eBay store

The Railroads of Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York has historically served as the junction for many railroads, connecting railroads that serve the Great Lakes Region, the East Coast and the Midwest.  Buffalo is served by Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, ASLRRA member railroads and Amtrak.

To see my Railroads of Buffalo 11"x17" signed poster, visit my website customtrains.org and/or my eBay store.

Drawing of the Day-February 15, 2016 Indiana Rail Road SD40-2 #4004

Today I drew Indiana Rail Road SD40-2 #4004.  Indiana Rail Road is an American Short Line and Regional Railroad member that connects with CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific.  Indiana Rail Road operates all-rail intermodal service in conjunction with Canadian National between the West Coast Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert and Indianapolis. http://www.inrd.com/documents/news_releases/2013-01-16_INRD_Intermodal.pdf