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  "id": 16638841,
  "title": "Started for kids in 1969, Alaska family's mini railway now spans 3.5 miles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/started-for-kids-in-1969-alaska-familys-mini-railway-now-spans-3-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:14:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1969-jack-klingbeil-and-his-wife-started-a-miniature-railway-for-their-children-in-alaska-by-2026-it-had-grown-into-a-public-family-attraction-with-3-5-miles-of-track-bridges-and-tunnels-across-18-acres/articleshow/135215804.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In Wasilla, Alaska, a charming miniature railway stretches 3.5 miles, proudly family-run since 1969. This enchanting railroad features tunnels, bridges, and whimsical scale-model towns, captivating visitors of all ages. As a nonprofit organization, it thrives on volunteer support, offering memorable train rides, including a special chair car for those with special needs. Donations and volunteer…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}