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The trains run on 2,500 feet of track
The trains run on 2,500 feet of track

The trains run on 2,500 feet of track

Date2/22/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: The trains run on 2;500 feet of track
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009604F
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