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Model railroader Bill Tomkins is dressed fit to drive any big-time train
Model railroader Bill Tomkins is dressed fit to drive any big-time train

Model railroader Bill Tomkins is dressed fit to drive any big-time train

Date2/22/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Model railroader Bill Tomkins is dressed fit to drive any big-time train
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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_0009603F
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