The Brakeman's Curse — Strasburg Rail Road

The Strasburg Rail Road, in Ronks in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, lists The Brakeman's Curse among its Halloween Events. The operator tells of the grand reopening of a historic rail car that was involved in a mysterious crash 40 years ago, and of a curse that has followed it ever since, from simple accidents to unexplained disappearances.

The 1980s-style show features a cast of memorable characters and promises mystery, adventure and maybe even a little fright as the train speeds down the rails to uncover the source of the curse. The operator calls it a murder mystery experience.

The show begins aboard the newly renovated car Marian, car #88, 15 minutes before departure, and guests can place their orders with the onboard server before it starts.

A 45-minute 1980s-style show with a cast of characters aboard the historic car Marian, car #88: mystery, adventure and maybe a little fright. The show starts 15 minutes before departure, and orders are placed with the onboard server before the show begins.

Boards at the Strasburg Rail Road station, 301 Gap Road, Ronks, Pennsylvania. The operator asks guests to arrive 30 minutes before the hour to ensure a smooth boarding. The show begins 15 minutes before departure. Guests place their orders with the onboard server before the show begins. Phone: 1-800-514-3849.