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Large crowds welcome train in Kirk Michael

Caledonia helps launch heritage festival

Large crowds have turned out to see the unusual sight of a steam engine and carriage in Kirk Michael.

Number 15 Caledonia has been at the site of the old railway station in the village, exactly 50 years since the last journey on the northern line.

It's the start of the Isle of Man Transport Heritage Festival, which runs until Sunday.

Speaking on Manx Radio this afternoon, Hannah Lo Bao from Isle of Man Transport says the engine has attracted a range of visitors:

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