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Hindsight about foresight: Ten years ago, Bob Choma tried to convince officials there would be a rash of train derailments. Nobody listened.
Hindsight about foresight: Ten years ago, Bob Choma tried to convince officials there would be a rash of train derailments. Nobody listened.

Hindsight about foresight: Ten years ago, Bob Choma tried to convince officials there would be a rash of train derailments. Nobody listened.

Date3/25/1982
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125909F
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