Pretty Container Freight Trains (in Canada)

While traveling through Canada, a pretty container freight train appeared, displaying bursts of warm colors that reminded me of flowers. They brought me joy. I think I exclaimed in glee.

Pink, white, yellow, orange, and teal.

Such brief experiences keep me in the moment, noticing and appreciating differences as I roam. These experiences, these moments, are also gifts that keep giving … just by thinking of them.

But why did these freight trains bring me so much joy? This was the first time I’d ever seen (what I consider) pretty freight trains.

When in the States, I usually only see dark, old, rusty container freight trains. And they’re usually covered in graffiti. Much of the USA can feel that way to me, too.

That said, there is beauty everywhere and there are challenges everywhere. There is no perfection anywhere.

Yet these pretty freight trains in Canada help me see what’s possible, with just a little effort—one small thing that makes this world a more peaceful (beautiful) experience.