trudeau on a train

I was on a train with Pierre Trudeau. CN big shots were showing him railway tracks in Northern Alberta, twinned to allow increased grain shipments. This was a really big deal for Western Canada in the 80s. I was among the reporters along for the rail ride. We were bored. There was nothing to do until the end of the line and the upcoming photo op and scrum with the PM. We were drinking coffee and snacking. Nature called. I walked to the bathroom. Was it occupied? Free? The indicator was broken so I couldn’t tell, so I jiggled the handle. Up jumped security. “The Prime Minister is in there.” I jumped back. I saw nothing but to this day the image of Trudeau on the toilet is seared in my brain.