While there are many Halloween events taking place throughout the Triangle in October, there’s only one Track or Treat -- a spooky ride on a real train at New Hope Valley Railway.

The family-friendly Halloween event takes place on Saturdays Oct. 18 and 25, with Ghost Train excursions departing at 4 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm and 7:45 pm.

All tickets are $13 each, adults and children. The earlier departure times are recommended for younger children.

Along the one-hour train route, riders will see interactive Halloween scenes, including flying witches when passing the witches coven alongside the tracks. The Ghost Train steam engine chugs by on a second set of tracks enveloped in heavy mist, spooky décor and makes eerie noises.

Children’s activities will also take place in the haunted rail yard that will include a 20-foot black cat, “ghost busters” for each child while supplies last, a train caboose occupied by Iseemore the Magnificent Palm Reader and magical boo bubbles created by Dr. CO2.

Visit the website and the Triangle Train Facebook page for more information.

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“Our annual Track or Treat Halloween Express, organized by the all-volunteer crew of New Hope Valley Railway, is where families can create some of the most memorable experiences of the season,” says Mike MacLean, president of New Hope Valley Railway.

“We encourage visitors to wear costumes and take advantage of the many photo opportunities throughout the rail yard.”