At CN, nothing is more important than the safety of those who live, work, and play in the communities along our tracks. That’s why our mascots, Milo and Obie, are dedicated to promoting rail safety in a fun and engaging way. Milo, the lovable dog, represents loyalty, teamwork, and adventure, while Obie, the friendly locomotive, stands for strength and safety.
Together, they help educate communities and reinforce the importance of staying safe around railway tracks and crossings.
To teach even more people about rail safety, we’ve brought Obie to life as a six-foot high, scale model of a CN locomotive.
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Little Obie is available for both CN and non-CN events, with priority given to those near CN’s network.
Little Obie attends family-friendly events such as Family Days, community events, holiday parades, Canadian and U.S. celebrations, safety days, and more.
Please submit your request online using our online request form.
All requests for Little Obie must be submitted at least 90 days before the start of the event.
A CN representative will contact you to confirm availability. Please note that Little Obie’s schedule is subject to change at any time, you will be notified of any changes should they occur.
There are no height requirements to ride Little Obie, however young children must be accompanied by an adult.
CN operators will handle Little Obie at your event.
The length of Little Obie’s visit will depend on availability. Best efforts will be made to accommodate your duration request, final confirmation will be provided during the event confirmation process.
Length: 43'5" (13.24 m) | Height: 7'3" (2.21 m) | Width: 6'3" (1.91 m)
Turning radius: Minimum 60 ft. (18,29 m).
Setup: Requires 100 ft. (30.48 m) to offload from its tractor-trailer and about 65 ft. (19.81 m) of parking. Please allow 1 hour for setup.
Speed bumps on the route are permitted.
Approximately 16 riders, depending on terrain, incline, and temperature.
Visit www.cn.ca/railsafety for resources to help promote rail safety in your community.