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Murder Mystery Trains

Join us for a fun-filled evening of murder-mystery and mayhem! It's up to you to solve the mystery as the action unfolds before your eyes. Seventeen intriguing mysteries will be presented throughout the season. Each event includes dinner served on the train, cash bar, and entertainment. Murder mystery trains are pulled by the Diesel Locomotive and begin in May and run through mid-December at 6:00 PM. The round trip lasts approximately 3 1/2 hours. Advanced reservation with a minimum of 5 days notice is required. NOTE: Murder Mystery shows are designed for an adult audience and may contain some mild adult humor. No child fares or menus are provided. Children may ride for the adult fare at parents' discretion.


Murder Mystery Train Fare for 2010

Individual$85.00
Group*$83.00
Fare includes entertainment, dinner and gratuity.

*Parties consisting of 25 or more people.               


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PLEASE NOTE: The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad makes every effort to maintain its schedule, but reserves the right to alter schedules or equipment as operating conditions warrant.

Murder Mystery Trains Events

Who Threw Mama from the Train

Two strangers happen to meet on a train and exchange their family difficulties. The subject of hypothetical mutually beneficial homicides to solve each others dilemmas is briefly discussed. Someone makes the hypothetical become real. Who could do such a thing? Why would someone do such a thing? Come unravel the clues and find the real murder.

September 18, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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The Pirates of Perchance

With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, we go all aboard this sinking ship with Captain Bacardi, first mate Morgan, and of course, a pirate wench or two with music and song emphasized in our pirate murder mystery.

October 02, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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Scared to Death: A Monster of a Murder

Welcome to an evening of ghoulish entertainment. Join the participants of “Monster Bash ‘2010” where monsters and ghouls alike compete for the title of “Head Haunt of the Show”. With so many terrifying characters in one place things someone is sure meet their maker. Come in costume and join in the competition.

October 23, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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The Howloween Murder Mystery

What better way to spend the Halloween season than with a gaggle of ghouls, including Dracula, Wolfman, Vampira, Mummy Frankenstein, and the Bride of Frankenstein. They all have a howling good time… until one resorts to murder!

October 30, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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Locker Room Larceny

Seems to be a big problem on campus with the big man on campus - the captain of the football team. When valuables start to disappear, Jim Nasium is the local suspect. But let’s not forget the old coach, the wild cheerleader, or the other crazy characters in this campus caper.

November 06, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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Murder on Leave (WWII Era)

A soldier on leave returns home to his hometown to find things turned upside down. He discovers a new business in town isn't selling merchandise but secrets. When word reaches the War Department he is reassigned to investigate to spy ring. With spies, a hometown hero, government agents and espionage this has all the makings of murder.

November 13, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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The Mafia Mob Murder Mystery

A spoof from “The Godfather” and the “Sopranos” genre. The unique aspect is that the murder has already taken place at the shows start. The patrons also get to view a crime scene at the depot as well as attend a funeral service for the dearly departed.

November 20, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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Scrooge: A Killer Christmas Carol

A perennial season success with the Cratchit Family, Tiny Tim, various ghost, and old Scrooge himself as old Ebenezer finally gets what’s coming to him. We have never seen this Christmas Classic told quite like this!!

December 18, 2010Starts at 6:00 pm 
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