Caption: This is what its all about.

Normally, I wouldn't post an everyday VIA train. Now looking back, the P42 'mud missiles' and F40s are slowly being replaced by the new Siemens sets on the Windsor to Quebec City corridor. BUT...this hot summer morning had lots of action as train 72 is about to depart, continuing east.

As the engineer slowly releases the brakes, the train is gaining speed as the conductor is entering through the cab door, after turning the key to instigate the protected Queen Steeet crossing. Before the conductor climbed back in, the trainee had already returned after learning the routine at what is normally a 10 minute station stop. To the right of the train's nose, is the 'Welcome to Chatham-Kent" sign for those who've never visited before (since removed). To the left, are what memories are made of...two youngsters excitedly watching the train, while having experienced the action of the trains station stop.

And way down the line, in behind the scenes, is a plume of exhaust from the ageless CN GP9rm 7060, making a few last minute moves as it builds its train for the days run of the local L514, to Blenheim and Thamesville, returning later in the afternoon to Chatham.

Yup, this is what it's all about.