Stalked by a black helicopter: MRL's OCS was preceded along its run from New Westminster by a black helicopter, presumably providing security oversight ahead of the train -- and perhaps providing a unique perch for MRL's own photographer as it was decorated with a Washington Company logo on its underside. In this view the chopper follows the train along the shore of Puget Sound, passing the sandbar where Pipers Creek empties into the large saltwater body; three passengers and a well-dressed crew member ride the rear platform of observation car Silver Cloud.