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Train Set: Track Two

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Model Train Sets - Neil Young's Journey

Neil Young is best known for his music, but he also has a lesser known passion: model train sets. His two sons were both born with cerebral palsy and in Ben's case, it rendered him quadriplegic and nonverbal. Neil extensively modified his vintage trains, adapting the controls to suit Ben's abilities. In recent years, Neil has begun to sell off his vast model train collection. He's donating the proceeds to the Bridge School to help other kids like Ben. This train will never run me down, but only take me where I'm bound. It's part of me and part of you. I'll always be a part ofYou.

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