“L'Impératrice”, a steam locomotive built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Workstours Canada, the United States and Mexico as part of the Final Spike Steam Tour celebration, is an icon of Mexican railway history, This steam engine has been refitted to travel again.

The visit of “The Empress”

The journey of the iconic locomotive “The Empress” began its journey in July 2023, departing from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, in a moment that will be remembered fondly by railway fans and transportation history buffs . From the beginning, this journey became an exciting stage that attracted the attention of people all over the world.. Careful planning and careful preparations were the starting point for an expedition that promised to be legendary.

For two months, the locomotive was carefully transported by truck, road and train, passing through varied and picturesque landscapes to its final destination. Throughout this journey, which lasted a significant period of time, “The Empress” witnessed various experiences.

Details of the passage of “La Emperatriz” in CDMX

Residents of Mexico City will have the opportunity to witness the impressive passage of this historic locomotive, with its impressive speed of 145 km/h, in an exhibition scheduled for next Friday June 7.

The meeting is set between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., a strategically chosen time slot so that young and old can enjoy this unique experience.. It will be a special moment for the engineering and elegance of this iconic locomotive, as it races through the city with the majesty and speed that made it a legend on the rails.

The location chosen for this event is at the intersection of Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca Street and Río San Joaquín Avenue, in the Miguel Hidalgo City Hall.

The return of “The Empress” to Mexico is a historic event which celebrates the importance of the country's railway heritage. The restoration and exhibition of this locomotive will give the public the opportunity to get up close and personal with a fundamental piece of the history of transportation in Mexico.