Thank you, CN!
In these days where we wonder about the future amid the daily bad news of COVID, and as the days grow short, we could all use some light now.
In order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their IPO, CN has taken 5 of their locomotives and painted them in an adaptation of its predecessor railroad paint schemes.
This has brought joy to many railfans, and is a great escape to track these units, share information with other fans, and otherwise provide something to do when restaurants, theme parks, theaters, bowling alleys and stores have closed or operating at limited capacity.
Railfanning is often a singular pursuit, yet fans are reporting sightings of these units, and come together whenever and where ever they may appear.
Now, we know that the CN did not decide to repaint units for our benefit, yet in the back of someone's mind they must have perceived what a positive reception these units would bring. No matter that railfans might not be a customer that would direct production shipments to be sent via CN. We may not be in a position to directly benefit the railroad, but the good will that this brings may be a tangible benefit. (I for one have increased my stock holdings in CN.)
So thank you CN. Your units are something to look for, and something to look forward to.
And in the year 2020, we need that a lot!
Cheers!
John Eagan
Location: East Chicago, IN
Photo by John Eagan
Thank you, CN!
In these days where we wonder about the future amid the daily bad news of COVID, and as the days grow short, we could all use some light now.
In order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their IPO, CN has taken 5 of their locomotives and painted them in an adaptation of its predecessor railroad paint schemes.
This has brought joy to many railfans, and is a great escape to track these units, share information with other fans, and otherwise provide something to do when restaurants, theme parks, theaters, bowling alleys and stores have closed or operating at limited capacity.
Railfanning is often a singular pursuit, yet fans are reporting sightings of these units, and come together whenever and where ever they may appear.
Now, we know that the CN did not decide to repaint units for our benefit, yet in the back of someone's mind they must have perceived what a positive reception these units would bring. No matter that railfans might not be a customer that would direct production shipments to be sent via CN. We may not be in a position to directly benefit the railroad, but the good will that this brings may be a tangible benefit. (I for one have increased my stock holdings in CN.)
So thank you CN. Your units are something to look for, and something to look forward to.
And in the year 2020, we need that a lot!
Cheers!
John Eagan
Location: East Chicago, IN
Photo by John Eagan