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<title><![CDATA[The Depot Railroad Museum]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[SCHOOL TOURS AND A REUNION KEEP DEPOT BUSY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The fourth week in April proved a busy one for Depot staffers, with a tour of Morgan Elementary students and a 50-year class reunion.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/25/2008 2:46:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PEKIN SCHOOL UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The old Pekin School, which was a dominate structure overlooking the downtown area, has been gone for 40 years, but it is coming back to life on the model railroad at The Depot.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/17/2008 5:13:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON'S "M" DECORATES CABOOSE SHELTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Another reminder that Salem is the birthplace of the Monon has been added at The Depot. The railroad's "M" logo is now part of the new caboose shelter.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=222]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/16/2008 5:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW ITEMS STOCKED IN DEPOT'S GIFT SHOP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With the return to regular hours, The Depot has restocked its gift shop with a number of new items.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=221]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/14/2008 5:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[THE DEPOT RETURNS TO REGULAR HOURS APRIL 1]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[After a three-month shutdown, except for Saturday afternoons, The Depot railroad museum will resume regular hours beginning Tuesday, April 1.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=218]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/19/2008 5:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, DEPOT OPEN HOUSE JUNE 14 and 15]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will hold its 7th anniversary open house June 14 and 15, at the same time the Piecemakers Quilt Guild has its annual quilt show at the nearby Stevens Memorial Museum. Both facilities are part of  Salem's John Hay Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=216]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2008 4:49:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[INVENTORY OF DEPOT ITEMS REACHES HALF WAY POINT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Starting in mid-January, every item in The Depot was cleaned, re-identified, tagged with an inventory number, then listed in an inventory program in the computer.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=215]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/6/2008 4:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[REBUILDING WILL EXPAND PEKIN ON MODEL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The model railroad in the basement of The Depot has been under construction for more than seven years and is a long way from being completed. However, volunteers are already tearing out portions of it.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=214]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/6/2008 4:22:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WHAT DO WE DO AT THE DEPOT WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[During the months of January, February and March each year, The Depot is closed, except on Saturday afternoons. Our time in the warm confines of The Depot is well-spent.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=213]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/9/2008 11:38:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COURTHOUSE PUZZLES AVAILABLE AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular jiigsaw puzzles ever produced by The Depot is again available and is on sale at The Depot's gift shop.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=208]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/5/2007 6:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ORA HURST'S RAILROAD BOOKS DONATED TO DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Nineteen railroad-related books from the collection of the late Ora Hurst of Pekin have been donated to the library at The Depot by his son, Al Hurst, of Boone, North Carolina.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=210]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/22/2007 5:59:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SMOAK AND COMPANY WOWS CAPACITY AUDIENCE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For three hours during The Depot's Christmas open house Jim Smoak and the LA Honeydrippers entertained a capacity audience with bluegrass favorites.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=207]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/2/2007 5:07:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHILDREN DECORATE DEPOT TREES WITH THEIR ORNAMENTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Christmas trees at The Depot are well decorated, thanks to the efforts of about 30 children who took part in the annual Decorating at The Depot project Saturday, Nov. 24.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=205]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/26/2007 5:11:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SEND FRIENDS HOLIDAY eCARDS FROM MONON COUNTRY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Send a friend an electronic greeting card - Large Selection
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=204]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/24/2007 6:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JIM SMOAK TO PERFORM AT CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Popular banjoist Jim Smoak and his LA Honeydrippers will be performing at The Depot Sunday, Dec. 2, during the John Hay Center's Christmas open house.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=198]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/21/2007 4:43:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JOHN, JULIE CAMPBELL ARE NEWEST RAIL BARONS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot has added two Rail Barons, John and Julie Boyd Campbell of Louisville, to its list of donors.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=197]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/12/2007 8:19:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW ORDER OF COURTHOUSE PUZZLES AVAILABLE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The very popular jigsaw puzzle of the Washington County courthouse is again available in the Gift Shop at The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=172]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/28/2007 4:47:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT'S CABOOSE TAKES A (SHORT) TRIP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For the first time in 10 years, former Monon caboose 81402 was rolling once again -- albeit for a very short distance.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=173]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/31/2007 6:56:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Returning Railroaders Relive Monon Memories at The Depot]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Returning Railroaders Relive Monon Memories at The Depot

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<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:09:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOOK ON NORTHERN INDIANA DEPOTS NOW ON SALE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The newest item being offered in the Gift Shop at The Depot is "Railroad Depots of Northern Indiana," a book by David Longest. of New Albany.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=170]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/16/2007 4:42:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SPANYER FAMILY ENJOYS REUNION AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 60 members of the Spanyer Family from Louisville enjoyed an afternoon reunion at The Depot Sunday, Aug. 5.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=186]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/12/2007 4:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WORK BEGINS ON CABOOSE SHELTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Work on the shelter that will protect The Depot's wood caboose began Friday, June 15.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=184]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/16/2007 5:13:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SOUTH OF THE BORDER COMES TO MONON COUNTRY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A rarely-seen locomotive, owned by Ferrocarril Mexicano, was part of a consist of locomotives pulling a CSX freight train northbound through Salem Thursday, May 31.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=183]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/4/2007 5:13:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SCHOOL CHILDREN TOUR THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Several hundred children from area schools have been keeping Depot volunteers busy in recent weeks as they arrive by the school bus load to tour The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=180]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/19/2007 12:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON BOARD, GUESTS MEET AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The board of directors of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society met Saturday, May 12, at  The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=178]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/15/2007 1:17:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON BOARD'S MAY MEETING AT THE DEPOT MAY 12]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The May meeting of the board of directors of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society  will be Saturday, May 12, at The Depot railroad museum in Salem.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=177]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/2/2007 8:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON SOCIETY MAILS HOOSIER LINE FROM THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Members of the mailing committee of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society spent most of Thursday, April 26, at The Depot, working on the mailing of the Society's quarterly magazine, The Hoosier Line.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=176]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/25/2007 4:09:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CONGRESSMAN HILL TOURS THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ninth District Congressman Baron Hill was in Salem Thursday, April 5, and among the sites he visited was The Depot railroad museum]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=175]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/5/2007 2:42:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT OPEN SUNDAY, APRIL 15, FOR NMRA CONVENTION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will be open Sunday, April 15, as part of a model railroad convention being held in Louisville.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=174]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/4/2007 5:43:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT WILL PARTICIPATE IN HAY CENTER'S SPRING FLING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will be participating in the Spring Fling that is planned at the John Hay Center Saturday,  April 7 , from 1 to 4 p.m.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=171]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/20/2007 6:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day Greetings from The Depot]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Guaranteed Instant Delivery  --   Anywhere in the World]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=121]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/15/2006 6:52:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WORK BEGINS ON CABOOSE SHELTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Monon caboose 81402, which is displayed next to The Depot, will be moved soon as the first step toward building a shelter to protect it.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=169]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/15/2007 5:18:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT RETURNS TO REGULAR HOURS APRIL 3]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Following limited hours for the three-month winter shut down, The Depot will return to regular hours Tuesday, April 3]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=168]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/15/2007 5:12:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JOHN K. "SALEM JOHN" CAMPBELL DIES; FUNERAL FRIDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[John K. Campbell of Salem died Tuesday morning, March 6, at Meadowview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Salem]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=166]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2007 9:10:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM JOHN BOARDS THE 'LAST TRAIN OUT']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem John joked with the rest of us about taking "the last train out." John, who loved modeling and working at The Depot, boarded that train the morning of March 6.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=167]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2007 1:10:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[$10,000 CHRISTMAS GIFT KICKS OFF FUND DRIVE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A $10,000 donation, presented on Christmas Day, has kicked off a fund drive being conducted by The Depot railroad museum.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=163]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/7/2007 5:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT SELLS OUT OF COURTHOUSE PUZZLES, BUT . . .]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The popular 500-piece jig saw puzzle of the Washington County courthouse is sold out, but more are on order.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=162]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/5/2007 9:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT OPEN ON SATURDAYS THROUGH WINTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot is now on winter hours and is only open Saturday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=161]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/5/2007 9:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT OPEN THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will be open all this week, including Christmas Eve, reports Stationmaster Cecil J. Smith.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=160]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/18/2006 6:12:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT GOES TO WINTER HOURS IN JANUARY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will be observing winter hours starting the first of the year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=158]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/4/2006 4:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY VISIT DEPOT DURING CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot was a busy place Sunday, Dec. 3, as many enjoyed the annual Christmas open house.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=157]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/4/2006 4:03:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[31 DECORATE ORNAMENTS AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thirty-one young artists helped decorate wooden train ornaments at The Depot Saturday, Nov. 25.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=156]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/25/2006 9:34:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GIFT SHOP HAS COURTHOUSE PUZZLES, ORNAMENTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The stately Washington County courthouse is the subject of two new items being carried in the Gift Shop at The Depot]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=154]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/20/2006 12:47:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT DEPOT SUNDAY DEC. 3]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot joins the rest of the John Hay Center in hosting a Christmas open house Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=155]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/20/2006 5:05:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MORE AURENZ PHOTOS NOW ON DISPLAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The excitement of narrow gauge railroading in the old west is captured by the camera of Mel Aurenz in a new series of photos now on display at The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=153]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/15/2006 12:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHILDREN TO DECORATE ORNAMENTS AT DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The annual "Decorating at the Depot" program, which is now in its sixth year, will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 to 11 a.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=152]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/14/2006 5:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT AND HAY CENTER CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will join the John Hay Center in closing for several days during the Thanksgiving holiday.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=151]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/3/2006 1:38:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ANOTHER MONON ITEM FINDS A HOME AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[You never know what or who is going to show up at the front door of The Depot. Most recently, it was Jim Craig of Bedford, adding anotherr Monon item to The Depot's growing collection.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=150]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/15/2006 6:24:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SHS CLASS HONORS DECEASED MEMBERS WITH GIFTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The library at The Depot has added a very unique book, thanks to the generosity of members of the Salem High School Class of 1961.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=136]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/21/2006 5:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WHODA EVER THUNK SANTA FE ON THE MONON]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Mergers and the sharing of headend power have brought a variety of road names through Salem on the old Monon Route.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=149]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/15/2006 6:11:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON SOCIETY ELECTS SMITH SECRETARY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Cecil J. Smith, volunteer stationmaster at The Depot, has been elected secretary of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society, Inc.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=148]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/12/2006 12:03:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HARRISON COUNTY STUDENTS VISIT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[More than 250 students from Harrison County schools tour The Depot and other areas of the John Hay Center during the first week of October.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=147]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/6/2006 5:09:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BUILDING TRADES STUDENTS VISIT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Two Building Trades classes, comprising a total of 20 students, visited The Depot Tuesday, Sept. 26, to see an example of what previous classes had constructed.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=146]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/27/2006 6:59:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TYLER FARMER WINS SCHOOL KNIFE SET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Tyler Farmer, 13, is the winner of the Washington County high school knife set that was given away at The Depot  the conclusion of Old Settlers' Days.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=145]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/20/2006 7:18:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HUNDREDS VISIT DEPOT DURING OLD SETTLERS' DAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA["We were very plesed with our two-day turnout at The Depot," Cecil J. Smith, stationmaster, said as he discussed Salem's Old Settlers' Days festival.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=144]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/18/2006 7:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MORE INDUSTRIES ADDED TO DEPOT'S MODEL RAILROAD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Four of Washington County's major industries -- Smith Cabinet Mfg. Company, O.P. Link Handle Company, Ferraloy, Inc., and Preston Rider Packing Company -- are now represented on The Depot's model railroad.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=143]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/31/2006 4:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT CLOSED SATURDAY FOR THE HOLIDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will be closed this Saturday, Sept. 2, as part of the Labor Day holiday.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=142]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/31/2006 4:08:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT GEARING UP FOR OLD SETTLERS' DAYS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest events of the year for The Depot and for the city of Salem is Old Settlers' Days. This year the festival will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=141]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/27/2006 6:56:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE'S DIVISION 8 NMRA MEETS AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Division 8 of the National Model Railroad Association held its August meeting at The Depot. Thirty members and guests of the Louisville-based group attended.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=140]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/19/2006 3:05:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SMITHS DONATE BACHMAN'S TRAINS TO THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot's collection of antique toy trains has grown with the donation of several Lionel sets from the 1930s.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=139]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/11/2006 3:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT RETURNS TO REGULAR HOURS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot railroad museum, which has operated on winter hours since January, has returned to its regular schedule.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=130]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/29/2006 6:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT TO RAFFLE WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL KNIFE SET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A set of three knives, each featuring a Washington County high school, will be raffled at The Depot during Old Settlers' Days in September. Tickets are now on sale.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=138]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/4/2006 6:31:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FRENCH LICK, LAST KNIFE IN SERIES,  NOW AVAILABLE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Monon Railroad’s unique depot at French Lick is featured on the final knife in the 10-knife “Up and Down the Monon” series. The series has been sponsored by The Depot railroad museum at the John Hay Center in Salem.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=137]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/1/2006 11:49:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BRADIE SHRUM FOURTH GRADERS TOUR THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As part of their annual visit to the John Hay Center, fourth graders from Bradie M. Shrum Elementary School toured The Depot railroad museum the week before classes ended for the summer.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=135]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/18/2006 12:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[135]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT WILL BE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In keeping with hours set by the John Hay Center, The Depot will be closed Memorial Day weekend.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=134]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/18/2006 12:40:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VOLKSMARCHERS VISIT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Forty-five walkers participating in a volksmarch at Salem May 6 visited The Depot as part of their hike through the city.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=132]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/13/2006 4:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[JIM SMOAK, HONEYDRIPPERS TO PERFORM AT OPEN HOUSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Banjo player Jim Smoak and the L.A. Honeydrippers will be performing on Saturday of The Depot's two-day  5th anniversary open house June 10 and 11.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=131]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/7/2006 6:01:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[11]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[WEST WASHINGTON THIRD GRADERS TOUR DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[West Washington Elementary School third graders toured The Depot railroad museum April 27. The tour was part of a visit that included the entire John Hay Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=129]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/28/2006 4:27:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SUNNY TULLY NAMED DEPOT OFFICE MANAGER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sylvia "Sunny" Tully of Pekin is the new office manager for The Depot railroad museum.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=128]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/22/2006 12:03:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CABOOSE LAMPS NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Retired railroad worker Jim Snook has donated two caboose lamps to The Depot. They are now display over the telegraph desk.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=127]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/22/2006 11:53:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FEATURED NEWS HEADLINES FROM AREA ORGANIZATIONS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[News Headlines from area organizations now a new feature at The Depot]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=122]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/5/2006 2:55:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE JUNE 10-11]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot railroad museum at the John Hay Center will host an open house Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11. The open house is in observance of The Depot’s fifth anniversary.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=126]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/25/2006 7:58:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[11]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[OPEN HOUSE AT PIONEER VILLAGE SATURDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There will be an open house at the John Hay Center's Pioneer Village this Saturday, April 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Depot will also be open and trains will be operating.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=125]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/24/2006 7:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[11]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW EXHIBIT WITH MONON CONNECTION OPENS AT NEW ALBANY’S CARNEGIE CENTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Historic Underground Railroad in Southern Indiana]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=124]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/18/2006 10:02:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SOUTHERN HILLS PRESCHOOL TOURS THE DEPOT, CABOOSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Children from Southern Hills Pre-School in Salem toured The Depot, viewed the model railroad of Washington County and visited the cabose during two days in March.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=123]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/14/2006 4:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW WOOD WHISTLES GREAT DEPOT SOUVENIR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In keeping with an effort to offer local souvenir items, The Depot railroad museum has added a wooden train whistle that features a drawing of The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=120]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/25/2006 6:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[VIDEOS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF KEAN HARTMAN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Four videos have been added to The Depot’s collection of railroad videos. These were donated by David Cannon of Salem in memory of his grandfather, locomotive engineer Kean I. Hartman.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=119]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/21/2006 6:05:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[119]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[SOUVENIR ORNAMENTS, MAGNETS OFFERED IN GIFT SHOP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot's gift shop is now carrying a new line of wooden ornaments and magnets, all carrying The Depot's name.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=114]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/18/2006 3:12:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[114]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW YORK SUBWAYS SUBJECT OF PHOTO DISPLAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The subways of New York City, transporting four and one-half million people per day, are the subject of a photo display now in The Depot's Photography case.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=113]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/18/2006 2:59:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[113]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[JIM SMOAK KEEPS THOSE TRAINS A SMOKIN']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On a recent Friday evening, Jim Smoak and his banjo entertained patrons at the Hayswood Theater in Corydon, The following day, he was providing a different kind of entertainment for visitors at The Depot in Salem.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=110]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/7/2006 3:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[12]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR A DISPLAY CASE?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot is is inviting those who are interested to consider sponsoring one of the new display cases that will be added at The Depot this year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=109]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/16/2006 8:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[109]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT NOW OBSERVING WINTER HOURS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot is now on its Winter Hours and will be open only on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=108]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/30/2005 5:19:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[DON'T THROW THAT TRAIN SET AWAY!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot continues to expand its toy train exhibit and welcomes donations of S, O scale and standard gauge trains.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=107]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/16/2005 5:35:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[107]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT VOLUNTEERS TREATED TO CHRISTMAS DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[At noon Thursday, Dec. 15, volunteers who make up the staff at The Depot were recognized at The Depot’s annual Christmas dinner for volunteers.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=106]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/16/2005 5:16:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[106]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[MODEL A CLUB MEMBERS VISIT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The show was not only on the inside of The Depot, but in the parking lot as a Model A Ford club visited the museum Saturday, Aug. 27.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=82]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/29/2005 8:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT SETS HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[During the Christmas and New Year's holidays, The Depot will follow the recommendation of the John Hay Center and extend the holiday weekend.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=105]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/14/2005 3:35:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[105]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[YOUR GIFT COULD BE FROM "UP AND DOWN THE MONON"]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a unique gift for the railroad enthusiast in your life, the Gift Shop at The Depot may be able to help.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=104]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/12/2005 6:38:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[150 ATTEND CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[An estimated 150 visitors attended the annual Christmas open house at The Depot Sunday, Dec. 4.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=103]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2005 4:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DONATION OF BOOKS, FILMS, PHOTOS EXPANDS LIBRARY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The number of railroad-related offerings in the library at The Depot has grown significantly  with the recent donation of a number of books from the collection of Mel Aurenz of Lafayette.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=65]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/14/2005 10:24:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SMITH CABINET PLANT IS REBORN AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[June 16 was an exciting day because it marked the arrival of the first major structure that will make up Smith Cabinet Mfg. Co. on The Depot's HO scale model of Washington County.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=71]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/16/2005 1:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[REA MESSENGER SAFE PROTECTED VALUABLES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The newest addition to The Depot’s collection of railroad-related items is a messenger safe that was recently donated by Mont and Cheryl Switzer of Mt. Summit, Indiana.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=37]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/3/2004 7:40:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW DISPLAYS FEATURE RECENTLY-DONATED ITEMS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A locomotive headlight, toy and model trains and other items make up several new exhibits that have been added at The Depot in recent weeks.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=87]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/24/2005 4:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MODEL OF GRAIN ELEVATOR MATCHES ADVERTISEMENT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A model of a grain elevator, produced by Lionel in O scale in 19xx is now displayed in The Depot's "Train Room" and matches an advertisement that Lionel put out for the elevator.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=89]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/7/2005 4:04:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BEDFORD IS  NEWEST 'UP AND DOWN THE MONON' KNIFE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Bedford depot knife, the ninth knife in the “Up and Down the Monon” series sponsored by The Depot railroad museum at the John Hay Center in Salem, is now available, reports Cecil J. Smith, stationmaster.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=102]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/29/2005 4:50:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[102]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[28 DECORATE ORNAMENTS FOR DEPOT TREES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Twenty-eight youngsters turned out Saturday, Nov. 26, to decorate wooden train ornaments for use on the three Christmas trees at The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=101]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/27/2005 11:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[101]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW PASSENGER CAR FLEET BEING PREPARED FOR DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Monon passenger trains are running regularly on The Depot's HO scale model railroad, but an entirely new fleet of passenger cars will soon be winding through the hills of this miniature Washington County.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=98]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/27/2005 4:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[98]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot will join the rest of the John Hay Center in hosting a Christmas open house this Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=97]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/27/2005 4:24:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHILDREN INVITED TO DECORATE DEPOT ORNAMENTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Children up through age 12 are invited to attend and help paint and decorate 
railroad car ornaments that will be displayed on one of The Depot's 
Christmas trees during the holidays.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=96]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/13/2005 6:29:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON SOCIETY MAILS NEWSLETTER FROM THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Members of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society were busy October 27 preparinig The Hoosier Line for mailing to its members.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=95]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/31/2005 6:04:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOOK ON RAILROAD DEPOTS ON SALE AT DEPOT GIFT SHOP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem and Washington County are well represented in a new book entitled “Railroad Depots of Southern Indiana.”]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=94]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/23/2005 5:10:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NORTH HARRISON FIRST GRADERS TOUR HAY CENTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ninety-five first graders from North Harrison Elementary School spent Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the John Hay Center]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=92]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/23/2005 4:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[92]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[150 CORYDON 4TH GRADERS TOUR THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot was a busy place when approximately 150 4th graders from Corydon visited the morning of October 14.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=91]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/14/2005 7:11:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW BELL WAS DEPOT'S -- FOR A VERY SHORT WHILE!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For just three days, something new was proudly displayed on the main counter at The Depot. But now it is in the hands of the rightful owner.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=90]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/7/2005 4:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[90]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[CROWDS PACK DEPOT DURING OLD SETTLERS' DAYS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the largest weekend crowds ever kept Depot bolunteers busy during this year Old Settlers' Days Sept. 17 and 18.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=86]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/20/2005 12:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[30 TAKE PART IN DECORATING AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thirty area youngsters spent a couple of hours at The Depot the morning of November 27, decorating ornaments for The Depot's Christmas trees.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=36]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/27/2004 7:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[36]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW POSTCARDS FOR THE WEARIN' OF THE GREEN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It's soon to be St. Patrick's Day -- Even at  The Depot -- And, We've got your St. Patrick's Cards Ready!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=52]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/8/2005 3:57:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AUTHOR TO SIGN BOOK ON AREA RAILROAD DEPOTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Author David Longest will be at The Depot railroad museum Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to sign copies of his new book, Railroad Depots of Southern Indiana.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=85]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/4/2005 10:19:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RUSHING TO HAVE NEW DISPLAYS READY FOR FESTIVAL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Workers at The Depot are racing against time to complete several new displays in time for Salem's Old Settlers' Days Sept. 17 and 18.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=84]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/2/2005 5:26:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[84]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT PREPARING FOR OLD SETTLERS' DAYS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many new and excitiing things are happening as The Depot crew prepares for Salem's Old Settlers' Days Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=81]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/27/2005 4:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT SAYS GOODBYE TO A DEPOT REGULAR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sylvia "Sunny" Tully of Pekin, who has been with The Depot for the past year, was guest of honor at a going away party Thursday, Aug. 18.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=80]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/22/2005 1:55:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[THE DEPOT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO REMAIN OPEN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot railroad museum at the John Hay Center in Salem is in serious need of volunteers if it is to continue its current operating schedule.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=78]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/7/2005 9:28:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TRAIN SHOW, SWAP MEET AT BEDFORD SEPT. 24]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendar so you won't miss one of the finest train shows and swap meets in the area. It's Saturday, Sept. 24.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=77]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/4/2005 9:06:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW PHOTO CASE DONATED TO THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The problem of where to display photographs at The Depot has been solved with the donation of a display case that measures 4 feet by 12 feet.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=66]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/16/2005 9:52:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[66]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[BUD'S N SCALE TRAIN JOINS DEPOT COLLECTION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the continued generosity of his family, the N scale layout of the late Harold "Bud" McCoskey is now part of The Depot's collection.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=75]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/15/2005 5:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[75]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[THE DEPOT HAS LOST A GOOD FRIEND -- BUD McCOSKEY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Walk through The Depot and on the walls you will see evidence of his  talent and generosity. The Depot family is saddened to report the death of.Harold "Bud" McCoskey.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=57]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/18/2005 9:10:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON SOCIETY BOARD MEETS AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The board of directors of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society, Inc. held its May meeting at The Depot Saturday, May 21.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=67]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/22/2005 9:00:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[67]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT ILLUSTRATION SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The original archectural illustration of The Depot, prepared by John A. Hawkins has been chosen for exhibition.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=74]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/29/2005 7:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MITCHELL DEPOT FEATURED ON 8TH KNIFE IN SERIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Mitchell depot is featured on the eighth knife in The Depot's "Up and Down the Monon" series of collectible knives.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=72]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/21/2005 9:36:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[72]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[4TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT DRAWS MANY VISITORS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It was a busy weekend at The Depot as visitors flocked to the museum for the 4th anniversary celebration Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12..]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=70]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/12/2005 10:19:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[70]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER FRIEND OF THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Another friend of The Depot, whose donations have added greatly to displays at Salem's railroad museum, has died.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=68]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/2/2005 10:14:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[68]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[HIGHWAY AND TRACKS OPEN AT DERAILMENT SITE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[State Road 60 and the CSX mainline from Louisville to Mitchell are open in the vicinity of Pekin where a southbound CSX train derailed Thursday, May 12. One hazardous material car in the derailment  resulted in the evacuation of some homes in the area.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=62]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/12/2005 10:25:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[62]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[MONON SOCIETY'S BOARD MEETING AT DEPOT MAY 21]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society will be at The Depot Saturday, May 21.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=64]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/13/2005 10:47:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[11]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[64]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[BRADIE SHRUM 4TH GRADERS TOUR THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Fourth grade students from Bradie Shrum Elementary School were among students touring The Depot in the final days before summer vacation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=63]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/12/2005 10:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[63]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[THE DEPOT RETURNS TO REGULAR HOURS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With the arrival of May, The Depot is returning to regular hours of operation -- 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=60]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/2/2005 7:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[60]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[MORGAN TOWNSHIP STUDENTS TOUR THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 80 third graders from Morgan Township Elementary School in Harrison County toured the John Hay Center, including The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=59]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/22/2005 7:14:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[59]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[WINTER VACATION IS ALMOST OVER FOR DEPOT STAFF]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Vacation, if it has been one, is almost over for volunteers who make up the staff of The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=58]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/19/2005 7:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[58]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[SPRING FLING PROVIDES BUSY DAY AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A number of visitors toured The Depot Saturday afternoon, April 2, as part of the Spring Fling at the John Hay Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=56]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/2/2005 8:15:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[7]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[56]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT INVOLVED IN HAY CENTER SPRING FLING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Although The Depot does not resume regular hours until May 1, it will be full steam ahead this Saturday, April 2, as The Depot takes part in the John Hay Center's annual Spring Fling.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=55]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/25/2005 5:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[11]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[55]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[GIFT SHOP OFFERS COLLECTIBLE SPORTS PUZZLE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A special collectible puzzle related to Hoosier Hysteria is now being offered for a limited time by The Depot's gift shop.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=51]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/17/2005 7:50:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[51]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[NEWEST KNIFE IN SERIES NOW AVAILABLE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Just in time for Christmas, the newest knife in The Depot's limited edition series in now available.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=34]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/24/2004 8:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[10]]></category>
<source url="http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp"><![CDATA[34]]></source>
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<title><![CDATA[LARGE PUZZLES ARE  NEW IN THE DEPOT'S GIFT SHOP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot's gift shop carries a line of puzzles and games. Most puzzles are 500 pieces or less, but now The Depot is offering a new line of puzzles with 1000 and 1500 pieces.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[2/15/2005 5:10:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT'S WINTER HOURS EXTEND THROUGH APRIL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Washington County Historical Society has approved a request by Depot volunteers that winter hours be extended through April.
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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=49]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/13/2005 6:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEPOT'S NEWEST EXHIBIT ADDS A LOT OF COLOR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Some are yellow, some red, some white. The logos on the front of them represent railroads from the Atlantic to the Pacific. They make up The Depot's newest exhibit.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=48]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/12/2005 8:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHILDREN HEAR ABOUT RAILROAD SAFETY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Two kindergarten classes at East Washington Elementary School, Pekin, heard about ways to be safe around railroads.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/28/2005 2:41:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA['WE THE YOUTH' TOURS THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 20 members of the Awareness Washington County "We The Youth" program toured The Depot Tuesday, Feb. 8.

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<pubDate><![CDATA[2/8/2005 1:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS EFFECTIVE, BUT QUIET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[They don't say much, but the newest members of The Depot staff are attracting a lot of attention.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/28/2005 6:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[THE HOOSIER LINE IS MAILED FROM THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hoosier Line, the publication of the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society, was prepared for mailing by a group of Society volunteers at The Depot January 27.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/27/2005 8:23:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW CASE FOR MANNEQUINS IS DELIVERED]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[During the winter months, The Depot is closed, except on Saturdays. This gives volunteers an opportunity to change displays. A new case will make it possible to display mannequins wearing railroad uniforms.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=43]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/7/2005 1:05:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WHY DID THE DEPOT CLOSE EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAY?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Just in case you have been out of touch with what has been happening in southern Indiana, we offer here a visual explanation of why The Depot had an early holiday closing.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=41]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/23/2004 12:29:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FOR WINTER, DEPOT  NOW OPEN SATURDAYS, 1-4 P.M.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot has begun observing its winter hours . The Depot will be open on Saturdays only from 1 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=40]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/18/2004 12:00:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM GRADE SCHOOL FINDING A HOME AT THE DEPOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The old Salem Grade School, which for almost 70 years dominated North Hayes Avenue between Walnut and Mulberry streets, is returning to that location.

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=42]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/30/2004 8:01:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RARE SIGNAL WAS UNIQUE TO THE MONON]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Unique to the Monon Railroad, the "Stop When Light Is Out" road crossing signal was developed by Clarence Williams in about 1950]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=39]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/6/2004 4:06:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY VISIT DEPOT DURING OPEN HOUSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The John Hay Center's Christmas open house brought many visitors to The Depot.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[12/6/2004 7:37:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JOHN HAY CENTER OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, DEC. 5]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot railroad museum will be taking a very active part in the John Hay Center's annual Christmas open house Sunday, Dec. 5.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=33]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/24/2004 7:50:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RIESTERER IS 'LONG-DISTANCE' VOLUNTEER OF YEAR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Distance didn't keep Gerry Riesterer of Plymouth, Wisconsin, from being named the historical society's "Volunteer of the Year."]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=32]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/21/2004 9:49:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Depot – How it Started]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot – How it Started]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=31]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:30:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HOW TO USE THE NEWS PROGRAM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[HOW TO USE THE NEWS PROGRAM]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=15]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 6:49:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Caboose 81402 Returns to Salem]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Caboose 81402 Returns to Salem]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=26]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:02:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Washington County Historical Society will have its end-of-year volunteer appreciation meeting this Saturday, Nov. 20, at The Depot.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=24]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 2:37:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Depot is a Reminder of Salem’s Important Role in Railroad History]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot is a Reminder of Salem’s Important Role in Railroad History]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=30]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:27:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Community, school form partnership to build a piece of Hoosier railroad history]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Community, school form partnership to build a piece of Hoosier railroad history]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=29]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Depot’s Miniature World]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Depot’s Miniature World]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=27]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 9:07:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Morgan's Raiders Invade The Depot]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Morgan's Raiders Invade The Depot]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=25]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/17/2004 8:57:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trains Carried Salem’s Name to the Lake]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Trains Carried Salem’s Name to the Lake

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=23]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:59:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kids write About Visiting the Trains]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Kids write About Visiting the Trains]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=22]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:58:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Love Affair Is In Full Bloom]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[My Love Affair Is In Full Bloom]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=21]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:57:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[To me, Eugene Wolfe was the Hoosier Line]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[To me, Eugene Wolfe was the Hoosier Line]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=20]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:56:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Imagination Makes Rail Operation Real]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Imagination Makes Rail Operation Real]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=19]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:54:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Time Did The Train Get To Salem?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What Time Did The Train Get To Salem?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=18]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The caboose -- A favorite among rail cars]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The caboose -- A favorite among rail cars

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=17]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:51:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Preserving rail routes as hiking trails]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Preserving rail routes as hiking trails

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<link><![CDATA[http://salemdepot.com/GoldSpike/view_article.asp?id=16]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2004 7:00:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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