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Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again
Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again

Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again

Date2/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Under water: Railway workers check the tracks near the Bayview Extension to make sure they are clear of debris before trains could use them again.
Subject
    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkBayview Extension
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodYork Mills
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Photographs
    Language
      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0007259F
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