Halloween Express — Iron Mountain Railway

The Iron Mountain Railway, run by the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson, Missouri, describes itself as an entertainment short line excursion railway staffed entirely by volunteers. Its train is presented as a traveling history museum, with passenger cars built in 1926.

The Halloween Express is the operator's Halloween ride down the rails, celebrated with games and costume contests. The operator's general advice for its trains is that any day is a good day for a costume, so riders are welcome to dress up in character.

A ride down the line with games and costume contests. The operator says its Saturday train rides last two hours and run on its 6-mile line between Jackson and Gordonville, with a stop at the Iron Mountain Junction Village (campfire and s'mores) when weather permits. Bathrooms are on the train and in the depot.

The train leaves from the Whistle Stop Depot, 252 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson, Missouri. The operator asks guests to arrive 30 minutes before departure; boarding begins about 10 minutes before. Tickets are reserved online or by phone (573-243-1688) but picked up and paid for at the ticket office; tax is added. The depot, the train and the village are wheelchair accessible. The Whistle Stop Depot sells snacks, and passengers may bring their own non-alcoholic food and drinks.