Some spooky goings on at the railway

There’s ghosts on the platforms and ghouls on the train, it can only be the return of the Halloween Ghost Trains!

“Anyone who visits on Halloween weekend is in for a double treat,” says Railway Chairman, Robert Gardiner.

He explains, “As well as travelling on a ghostly steam train, children who dare to alight at the Forbidden Platform, as well as any brave grown- ups, will be granted an audience with the Great Wizard in his own haunted Grotto train.

Mystical

“If those who dare to enter Merlin’s domain pass his tests, then the children will receive a mystical gift.”

Mr. Gardiner added: “And of course, why not try to turn the tables and scare Merlin by coming in ghostly fancy dress yourself?”

Doors open on the weekend before Halloween, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October, from 2pm till 5pm, and then there’s a spooky night time train on Halloween night - Wednesday 31st October from 5pm to 8pm for anyone brave enough to come in the dark!

Refreshments will be served onboard a buffet carriage at the Loop Platform, and car parking is free.

For further information on events log on to the railway’s website at www.downrail.co.uk or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/downrail follow on twitter @downrail