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On This Day: The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester,... (1865)

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On July 31, 1865: The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...

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