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2nd ANNUAL L&N DEPOT: CHRISTMAS IN SCOTTSVILLE

The Friends of the L&N Depot are asking for your help in the 2nd Annual L&N Depot: Christmas in Scottsville Event. We are asking you or your organization to put your imagination to work and decorate a tree to donate for display at the Washington Center.

During this time, the public will be able to purchase your donated tree and make a tax-deductible contribution to the restoration of the L&N Depot to preserve a piece of history in our community. This is the perfect opportunity to support our community, advertise your organization, and eliminate some of the holiday stress that comes with decorating!

Setup: Thursday, November 29th 5:00pm – 8:00pm
& Friday, November 30th 8:00am – 10:00am

Where: Washington Center
110 S. Court St, Scottsville, KY

What: Your decorated Christmas Tree!

Viewing: Friday, November 30th 10:00am–7:00pm
& Saturday, December 1st 10:00am – 3:30pm

THERE WILL BE A GOURMET HOT DOG BAR AVAILABLE on SATURDAY!

Please RSVP by November 24. An information and entry form are attached. Contact (270)-622-1426, or (270)-622-8951with any questions. We appreciate all participation and support!!

Last Year 2017:

Project has recently received national recognition. The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) has awarded a $1500 grant to help fund the restoration of the exterior of the former L & N locomotive #98 which now sits at the Scottsville Train Depot.

Details coming soon – 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Event scheduled for December 1, 2018. Decorated trees will be available and auctioned. Added this year will be a hot dog lunch prior to the Christmas Parade on December 1. Mark your calendars for this event at the Washington Center in Scottsville, KY.

Two Styles of T Shirts and Sweatshirts available now for early Christmas Shopping $15 – $30. Available by mail, the Scottsville, KY City Offices and Allen County Historical Society.

New Tee Shirt Front below:

Hope to see you Saturday June 9th 2018 at Paradise Point Marketplace for this FREE Concert 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kentucky’s Famous Paradise Point Marketplace is just south of the Barren River State Park on US 31-E

Ridin’ The Rails will be bringing our special brand of tunes to entertain you. Scottsville Train Depot will have new Tee Shirts for sale. Join us and please feel free to help out the Scottsville Train Depot with your donations.

The event is in support of the restoration of the former L&N Railroad’s Scottsville, KY depot and 98 Locomotive – the last locomotive to service this depot.

Interview with Dr. Mark Huntsman about the Scottsville Train Depot.

Just booked! Mark your calendars for Saturday June 9th 2018. Ridin’ The Rails will be bringing our special brand of tunes to Kentucky’s Famous Paradise Point, just south of the Barren River State Park on US 31-E. The event is in support of the restoration of the former L&N Railroad’s Scottsville, KY depot. More info as it becomes available. Hope to see you there!

No. 98 returned to Scottsville for the first time since 1977, for permanent display at the Scottsville Kentucky Train Depot thanks to help from the Allen County Historical Society and Friends of L & N Depot.

Christmas tree from the PVA Office here in Scottsville, KY.

Come visit us as a we celebrate the start off this Christmas season and learn more about the L&N Depot Project.

Christmas trees will be available for viewing at the Washington Center as follows:

Track at the depot has been installed! A little more gravel has to be
placed around the ties, then we’ll arrange for the relocation of the
locomotive. Drop by and take a look. The 4-man team had about 100 feet
of track laid in 4 hours-amazing.

Join us at the Scottsville McDonald’s Tuesday October 10, 4pm-8pm. McDonald’s will donate a percentage of sales to the L&N Depot Restoration Project! Our popular Tshirts and sweatshirts will be available for sale. Come try McDonald’s new menu items.