‘Bodysnatcher’ locomotives will haul Halloween ghost train from Lancaster and Carnforth

The two Class 57 heritage diesel locomotives which haul the train are nicknamed “Bodysnatchers” by rail enthusiasts.

Organisers promise ‘spooky entertainment and mischievous company’ during the trip to the Family Halloween Festival at Muncaster Castle in Cumbria on Monday, October 26.

First-class passengers will be served complimentary refreshments during the journey while every child on the train will be given a special Halloween pumpkin.

Muncaster Castle features a scary maze, spooky trails, monster parades and a costume contest in the gardens as well as a spine-tingling Zombie-Boggle Apocalypse show indoors.

The train departs from Manchester at 8am before picking up more passengers at Preston.

Then it will call at Lancaster at 9.37, Carnforth (9.46) and Ulverston (10.14). It is scheduled to arrive back in Lancaster at 7.14pm.

Fares, including entrance to the castle, are £59.50 for adults, and £49.50 children.

To book visit https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/the-muncaster-express/details