Synopsis:A permanent exhibit at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson chronicles how the railroad helped to develop state agriculture. Jackson-area model train enthusiasts have built a major layout to help tell the story. Farmweek's Leighton Spann reports. Original broadcast: June 15, 2007.
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1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson
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