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Radio Leicester,7 mins

Historic Locomotive returns home

Ben Jackson on BBC Radio Leicester

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A spectacular sight is taking place in the village of Eastwell, near Melton - an 11 tonne locomotive will be lifted over the Grantham canal. The engine, known as the Lord Granby, played a crucial part in the history of the village and has been lovingly restored by local volunteers over the last 10 years. Tomorrow it will finally be coming home to Eastwell. Matt Smith has been to hear the whole story:

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