CMQ 9021 idles on the shed lead with an empty ballast train, about to be lifted by CP 8031 and added to the wayfreight for a westbound departure to be reloaded.

After dumping ballast in the Thunder Bay terminal, CMQ 9021 waits outside of CP's iconic Fort William depot to be lifted westward later in the evening.

After running to Franz to pick up rail the work train power returns to White River for the night.

Two CMQ Painted SD40-2F’s Lead A Ex-SOO SD40-2 On A Ballast Train At Albion.

CMQ SD40-2F 9021 struggles up the grade to Vulcan, leading a loaded ballast/grain train north.

The City of Calgary in the distance does not belong to either Maine or Quebec, yet we see Central Maine and Quebec SD40-2F 9021 heading towards it with a loaded ballast train in tow. 2020 - you're... (more)

Roster shot of CMQ SD40-2F 9021 (ex CP) returning to former home rails on the CP Aldersyde Sub.

CMQ SD40-2F 9021 and CP SD40-2 5743 prepare to head into the siding at DeWinton to meet 469-17's train.

CMQ SD40-2F 9021 and CP SD40-2 5743 add more colour to an already colourful scene approaching Kirkcaldy on CP's Aldersyde Sub with a loaded ballast train.

An unlikely pair of locomotives has just navigated through the valley between Okotoks and DeWinton with a heavy loaded ballast train.

The Rocky Mountains can be seen in the distance as ex. CP SD40-2F 9021 returns to its former home rails on the Aldersyde Sub leading a northbound ballast train towards Calgary.

CMQ SD40-2F 9021 and CP SD40-2 5743 lead a heavy ballast train (with 25 grain loads tacked onto the tailend for good measure) north on the Aldersyde Sub through Nobleford.

Struggling at around 15-20mph, CMQ SD40-2F 9021 leans into a curve between Kirkcaldy and Vulcan with a heavy ballast train in tow.