The ``Reading Railroad'' became more than just a place on a game board Friday, as a rolling Monopoly game chugged through the nation's capital.
Forty-eight contestants from around the country who are vying to become this year's national champion played elimination rounds on a chartered train dubbed the ``Reading Railroad.'' It was wrapped in giant images of Marvin Gardens, Pennsylvania and Baltic Avenue, and other Monopoly game properties.
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You can also check out the official press release from Hasbro, maker of monopoly, by clicking here. Clicking on the News & Events card on the left of the above page will bring you to several pages of additional info on the tournement.
I've seen pictures of this train on the local news, with huge Monopoly decals wrapped around the cars. It looks pretty cool, but sadly I've been unable to find any on-line pictures so far.