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Passenger trains are needed in Canada, reader writes below
Passenger trains are needed in Canada, reader writes below

Passenger trains are needed in Canada, reader writes below

Date2/17/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Passenger trains are needed in Canada; reader writes below. I know it would be a great loss now and to future generations if this wonderful service were eliminated; Mrs. E. A. McGregor states.
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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_0012574F
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