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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'

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'

Date9/6/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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'
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0067405F
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