Since 2006, the Yarra Valley Railway has been running the Ghost Train at Healesville. It is the only show of its kind in Victoria; a Halloween-themed train ride and stage show mixed onto the venerable 1948-built Diesel Rail Motor.
This year, it is running on Friday 24 October and Saturday 25 October, with a gaggle of roaming characters ready to have you on the edge of your seat and giggling nervously as they take you through the night.
The 40-minute show is volunteer-run, with the regular train crew accompanied by a cast of enthusiastic volunteers to take you on a ride to remember. They have characters lineside and onboard the train, with plenty of photo opportunities for the enthusiastic passengers following their lead and dressing up, although costumes are not mandatory.
On return to the station, passengers who dare will walk through the Haunted Alley. Bookings are essential at www.yvr.org.au
