Ghost train

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For other uses, see Ghost train (disambiguation).

A ghost train is a dark ride found at funfairs, primarily designed for children. Typically it consists of a train that moves quite slowly through a darkened tunnel decorated with horror related items (e.g. models of skeletons, witches and ghosts). "Spooky" music and/or sound effects will usually be played during the ride. Typically one or more of the models will be moved by pneumatics, or some other mechanism, when the train passes by. For example, a skeleton may rise up from a coffin, a monster may jump out in front of riders, or a ghost may fly by.

[edit] Excursion

A "Ghost Train" is an excursion done by many tourist railways around the world. Usually a fictional story is created using local names and places to make the story more believable. Actors and Actresses play out the story on the long and narrow stage provided by the railcar aisles. This provides for a great show as it can be spontaneous and it really gets the audience into the performance as they are right in the middle of the action. Along the journey there are static displays or live actors on either side of the train. Music, sound effects, strobe lights, fog machines and the darkness help to set the scenes played out on this moving stage.