Warming to the job. Worker Joe Dutra helps keep the trains running during the cold spell by pouring a flammable liquid over the rail switches and igni(...)

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Warming to the job. Worker Joe Dutra helps keep the trains running during the cold spell by pouring a flammable liquid over the rail switches and igni(...)

Date12/18/1989

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Warming to the job. Worker Joe Dutra helps keep the trains running during the cold spell by pouring a flammable liquid over the rail switches and igniting them. He's working east of Strachan Ave. Expect no relief from the cold today with a high of -5C and low of -12C.

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Railway stations

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Photographs

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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_0114583F

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