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      A monorail for Toronto? | CBC.ca Loaded

      A monorail for Toronto?

      5 months ago
      Duration 1:42

      A monorail for Toronto?

      • 5 months ago
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      • Duration 1:42

      A 1958 CBC News item shows what a monorail transit system looks like and asks whether it's likely in Toronto. Aired May 4, 1958 on CBC's Close-Up.

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