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Canada dismantling largest model railway

Historic model will be moved to new location, after 43 years in current home, to make room for new housing.
Last Modified: 26 Jan 2013 07:39

Canada's largest model railway is to be dismantled to make room for new housing.

But that has devestated those who have put decades of their lives into what has become a true labour of love.

Al Jazeera's Daniel Lak reports from Toronto.

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