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MGM-Bally's Monorail Makes Last Run

``On board were about three dozen passengers, equal parts Super Bowl revelers and hotel employees bidding farewell to the rail system they've operated for 7 1/2 years.

``The monorail, a small but unique part of the Las Vegas transportation landscape during that time, was closed to make way for the larger and more modern monorail system scheduled to go into service early next year between Sahara Avenue and the MGM Grand.

``…The Las Vegas Monorail Co., which is building the $650 million resort corridor monorail system, has taken ownership of the MGM Grand and Bally's stations and their rails.

``…Their replacements, which are expected to begin hauling passengers in January 2004, will be of the latest monorail technology, officials said…"

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