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Monticello’s Hidden Gem: 21-Year Restoration Project Unveils Historical Treasure

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MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — After dedicating many years to a labor of love, a Central Illinois man can finally see the fruits of his efforts.

John Downing has devoted his life to reviving a historic train engine at the Monticello Railway Museum. Now, for the first time since he embarked on this journey, the engine has roared back to life.

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