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JASPER, IN (AP) - A train that will ferry southern Indiana tourists in restored antique passenger cars will make its first trip next week.
The Spirit of Jasper excursion train will make its first 25-mile trip from Jasper to French Lick on May 8.
Kristen Ruhe of the Dubois County tourism commission says it will make the trip at least a couple times a month through September.
Shorter dinner trip rides will also be made from Jasper's replica early 1900s train depot.
Passengers will ride aboard three refurbished, mid-20th century train cars pulled by a diesel engine.
Ruhe says the visitors center has received many calls about the excursions and that few tourist trains travel between destinations.
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