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Train Set: Track Two
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What Is a Flagstop Train?
A flagstop train in Alaska stops on demand when somebody needs to get off or get on. It's one of the last trains of its kind in North America. Flagging down is done by waving a white cloth along the tracks. The operators are watching for signals and stopping when they see them.
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