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The eighth annual model railroad show at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the weekend gave buffs a treat
The eighth annual model railroad show at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the weekend gave buffs a treat

The eighth annual model railroad show at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the weekend gave buffs a treat

Date3/12/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: The eighth annual model railroad show at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the weekend gave buffs a treat
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0009605F
      A group of railroad buffs has car, the Temagami, Gerry Whitley stands on the observation platform steps of the car
      A group of railroad buffs has car, the Temagami, Gerry Whitley stands on the observation platform steps of the car
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      6/18/1975
      Fun on a small scale. Model train buffs, such as former city planner Steve McLaughlin, above, can spend thousands of dollars on their miniature 'addiction'
      Fun on a small scale. Model train buffs, such as former city planner Steve McLaughlin, above, can spend thousands of dollars on their miniature 'addiction'
      McConnell, Colin
      9/6/1991
      Custom car buffs have an eye for beauty, Trim lines are a must at any hot rod and custom car show, and keeping up the theme at Speed Sport '75 which o(...)
      Custom car buffs have an eye for beauty, Trim lines are a must at any hot rod and custom car show, and keeping up the theme at Speed Sport '75 which o(...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      1/31/1975
      A group of men watch two chess players, all are sitting on a picnic table
      Two chess buffs tolerate an audience for their duel in sunny Earl Bales Park in North York
      Rankin, Jim
      8/11/1992
      Cruising in a hovercraft, Skimming around Whitby harbor, two Toronto water buffs try out a different kind of pleasure craft - a Hovercraft. Derrick Jo(...)
      Cruising in a hovercraft, Skimming around Whitby harbor, two Toronto water buffs try out a different kind of pleasure craft - a Hovercraft. Derrick Jo(...)
      Beaty, Keith
      5/20/1975
      2,500 history buffs
      2,500 history buffs
      Bull, Ron
      9/16/1979
      Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
      Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
      Bull, Ron
      8/3/1987
      Car buffs
      Car buffs
      Russell, Jim
      11/13/1983
      History buffs
      History buffs
      McConnell, Colin
      9/9/1995
      Theatre buff's delight: John Harvey, owner of Theatrebooks, sits surrounded by stacks of books and well-lined shelves
      Theatre buff's delight: John Harvey, owner of Theatrebooks, sits surrounded by stacks of books and well-lined shelves
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      3/15/1982
      Independent research: Canadian-born history buffs Maurice and Mollie Freedman are researching the U
      Independent research: Canadian-born history buffs Maurice and Mollie Freedman are researching the U
      Loek, Dick
      11/14/1983
      Vintage cars attract actor. Car buffs Lex Barker flew into Toronto Monday for a brief visit on his way to Los Angeles from Montreal. The former movie (...)
      Vintage cars attract actor. Car buffs Lex Barker flew into Toronto Monday for a brief visit on his way to Los Angeles from Montreal. The former movie (...)
      Barkin, Ellen
      5/7/1973