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Maryland Central toy railroad fades after 25 years
Washington report notes Arthur P. Gambrill, chief electrician at the government printing office, dismantled his Maryland Central miniature railroad in Hyattsville after 25 years. The circular 200 foot track featured a vacuum motor locomotive later replaced by a 42 inch Iron Mogul and a full set of rolling stock.
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