Murder mystery train ride artwork from the New York and Lake Erie Railroad

Murder mystery & entertainment

Murder Mystery Train Ride

Dinner, a round-trip excursion, dessert, and a live whodunit with clues that unfold before the final reveal.

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Seasonal event series

A ride with a little more room in the day.

New York & Lake Erie Railroad murder mystery trains combine a catered dinner, a two-hour or 2.5-hour round trip, dessert, and an interactive whodunit. Check in at the Gowanda Moose for dinner, board the train as the clues begin to move, and return for the reveal. Event names, menus, age requirements, and meeting details vary by date, so choose the specific event before booking.

Quick details

DurationApproximately 5 hours
AudienceAdults and older teens
DepartureGowanda, NY
PriceFrom $70

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What’s included

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  • Dinner or buffet meal as listed for the selected event
  • Round-trip excursion train ride
  • Hosted murder mystery performance
  • Dessert and final reveal when listed for the event

The flow of the day

From check-in to return.

  1. 01Check in at the Gowanda Moose, 201 Aldrich Street, Gowanda, when the selected event calls for that venue.
  2. 02Enjoy the catered dinner and receive the evening’s premise.
  3. 03Board for the round-trip train ride and follow the clues.
  4. 04Return for dessert and the final reveal.

Before you go

Practical details

Meeting point: Many murder mystery events begin at The Gowanda Moose, 201 Aldrich Street, Gowanda, NY 14070. Confirm the selected event’s meeting point before arrival.

Age requirement: Age requirements vary by event; current pages have shown 13+ and 16+ labels. Confirm the exact event rule before booking.

Accessibility: Murder mystery events may use a dinner venue before boarding. Contact the railroad before booking to discuss mobility needs at both the venue and Gowanda station.

Cancellation and weather: Murder mystery tickets are limited seating. The current site has used advance-notice cancellation rules and processing fees; review the specific event’s live booking terms before payment.

Questions about this ride

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Where do murder mystery guests check in?

Many current event pages direct guests to The Gowanda Moose at 201 Aldrich Street in Gowanda, New York. The correct meeting point is shown on the selected event page and should be confirmed before arrival.

What is included?

Most listed murder mystery events include dinner, the train ride, a hosted mystery, dessert, and the final reveal. Exact inclusions vary by event.

Are children allowed?

Age rules vary by event. Current source pages show conflicting 13+ and 16+ labels, so confirm the exact event requirement before booking.

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