The ice in the river may suggest Canada but these visitors are crossing the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry with a CSX autorack train. CN 2404 is in the trailing position.
A pair of UP switchers move about the yard as the snow lifts briefly for a picture. Several former SP units and the D&RGW heritage unit are amongst the power.
Next stop Denver! Colorado Governor Ritter and his wife wave to the crowd from the platform of the UP St. Louis car on their UP Office Car Special whistle stop tour.