The scent of woodsmoke from the nearby village hangs in the crisp evening air at Foleyet, Ont., as VIA Rail Canada train no. 1 makes a brief stop for passengers to stretch their legs. With temperatures hovering around -30 Celsius, the group is but a faithful few of those willing to brave the cold of a Northern Ontario night. For me, it was the perfect opportunity to capture a few images before retiring to my section sleeper for the night. Here, the locomotive engineer climbs aboard F40PH-2 6442 after a quick cigarette. With a clear signal ahead, we will soon be on the move to Hornepayne and points west.

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