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6 Amazing USA Halloween Train Adventures the Kids will Love

Nothing could be more fun than a train-inspired Halloween celebration for all the family. Due to the Covid crisis, many of the USA’s top heritage trains are not running their famous Halloween days out but many are still going ahead so here’s our pick of six of the best ghoulish Halloween train adventures.

Halloween train trips in California

USA Halloween train
The museum will feature spooky decorations

The Southern California Railway Museum will be open for business again on 31 October so hop on board with your family to support this worthy business. For Halloween the Museum will feature spooky decorations on the trains and trolleys, and visitors can enjoy Halloween themed music on the mainline train rides. Your kids are also invited to dress up in their Halloween outfits and join the special Halloween themed Photo Scavenger Hunt or Chalk Art Contest for a chance to win some spooky prizes.

Dates: 31 October

Ticket Prices: Admission to the grounds is free, train and trolley ride prices are $12 for adults; $8 for children

Halloween train trips in Connecticut

USA halloween train: Connecticut

The Connecticut Trolley Museum celebrates the history of the region’s long-gone trolley services. During Halloween season kids can enjoy the Pumpkin Patch special where they can ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch and pick out one for Halloween.

Dates: Runs daily 4 times a day throughout October

Ticket Prices: $13 per ticket

Georgia 

St Marys railroad: use halloween trains

The St. Marys Railroad is a heritage freight carrier that serves the local region around St. Marys. In recent years the public have been able to ride on the trains and one of the their most popular excursions is the ‘Halloween Express’ which takes place during late October. Expect some spooky surprises and things that go bump in the night on board. 

Dates: Runs various dates throughout late October 

Ticket Prices: Adult, $17.00; child (aged 3-12) $11

Oklahoma 

The Oklahoma Railway Museum based in Oklahoma City is a popular destination for families who are interested in the state’s railroad history. This October they will be running a special Halloween Train. The train will be decked out in Halloween style and they will also be a best costume contest for children and adults

Dates: 30-31 October

Ticket Prices: Adult, $12; child (aged 3-12) $5; kids under three ride free

Pennsylvania 

new hope railway halloween

The New Hope & Ivyland Railroad is best known for its steam locomotives and vintage railroad cars.  During October the company offers families the chance to try a ‘Trick or treat’ or ‘Haunted Halloween’ 40-minute train journey. The content onboard can be frightening for younger children so your kids need to be over 13 to enjoy this. 

Dates: Throughout October

Ticket Prices: Adults and children, $49.99

Texas

historic Jefferson railway train

The Historic Jefferson Railway runs vintage trains on a 3-mile journey through the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. Throughout October they will be running the ‘Halloween Express’ on a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train. As well as enjoying the spooky ride you may also see a ghostly spirit or Bigfoot emerge from the swamplands of East Texas. 

Dates: 17, 24, 31 October

Ticket Prices: Adults and grown up children, $12; children on laps, free

In the UK? We also rounded up the most exciting British Halloween train trips that the kids will love, from themed steam train trips to spooky fright nights…

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