RIDE IF YOU DARE!
Back for its 2nd Year!
Chuff into the all-new SMEC Ghost Train – a spine-tingling, family-friendly adventure like no other! We use live steam and diesel battery electric operated locomotives to pull upto 7 passengers per train! We've reimagined the experience for 2026 to become a fully immersive spooky railway journey packed with surprises. Now with Stalls, Games & Refreshments!
Event Dates
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October
4pm – 8pm each night
Southport Model Engineering Club
Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park)
Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA
Locomotives: Ghost Train with a live steam or diesel battery electric locomotive (randomly allocated)
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A Spooky Railway Adventure
This year's theme takes you through haunted tunnels, ghostly stations, and encounters with friendly spirits as our decorated train winds through the darkness. Count the different silly spooks for a spooktacular treat after your ride.
We run trains every Sunday for donations to keep the club open. Why not come and visit to see our train ride in the daytime before the spooks come out!
Meet the friendly Halloween characters you'll encounter on the Ghost Train
How to Find Us
Located at Southport Model Engineering Club in Victoria Park, we're easily accessible from across the Northwest. Get detailed directions from your location.
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What To Expect This Year
Experience Halloween like never before at this unforgettable event for all
Immersive Train Journey
Ride through haunted tunnels and ghostly stations with special lighting effects and trackside props
Family-Friendly Spooks
Designed for all ages with friendly spirits and gentle scares - no jump scares, just spooky fun!
Safety First
Stewards in high-vis jackets, platform safety, age restrictions for children under 1.2m with adults
Spectacular Night Effects
Experience the magic as the railway comes alive with spooky lighting and atmospheric effects in darkness
Stalls, Games & Refreshments
Theres more to see before or after your Ghost Train Ride, with games, spooky food and drink and much more!
Victoria Park Setting
Located at the historic Southport Model Engineering Club, Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park), Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA
What Our Visitors Say
Real reviews from families who've experienced our spooky train rides
Su Shuttleworth
Had a fun ride on the Halloween ghost train. Staff were friendly & had made a great effort to create spooky event. Will visit again. Thank you.
Adam Parkes
We went to the SMEC Ghost Train on Halloween and it was so, so good! Really fun and appropriate for all ages. It was just the perfect atmosphere and you could see a lot of effort had been put in. They said this was the first one but definitely want to go again if it's running next year - fingers crossed it is! 6 stars out of 5
Sanity
Thank you all for the cutest, most special Halloween event we have visited!Many places offer a specific Halloween approach, some companies try too hard, but your event offered a different approach completely. There were many different inflated characters, with an adorable light tunnel and effects throughout which we thoroughly enjoyed as we were escorted around the track by one of the mini steam trains, and of course, with the ghost driver. The train wasn't overloaded at all which was value to the experience as we could look around at the characters clearly on our journey. The staff were in character dress which wasn't too daunting for the children. My son is 12 years old and this was also suitable for older children who still like to join in Halloween fun. The price was perfect , please don't change it. Thankyou all for providing an amazing event in our own town. Well done to you all. We're looking forward to next year.I would suggest that you could place signs to the location as we were stood near the park gate for some time before we realised that the entrance was further down the road.
Helen Palfreyman
We had so much fun at the Ghost train experience for Halloween weekend! Everyone had done an amazing job with the set up; it was fun, spooky and the kids loved it! Some lovely opportunities for photos too. The staff really went all out and looked brilliant in their Halloween costumes. Well done everyone, I would absolutely 100% come back again.
Event Information
📅 Event Details
Dates:
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Times:
4pm – 8pm each night
4 hours of spooky train rides
Location:
How to Find UsSouthport Model Engineering Club
Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park)
Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA
Locomotives:
Ghost Train with a live steam or diesel battery electric locomotive (randomly allocated)
🎫 Ticket Information
Limited Tickets Available
Pricing:
Tickets £8 · £5 under 3s / under 90cm
Age Restrictions:
Children under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult
Ride Duration:
approx 6-8 minutes (safety briefing, boarding, spooky train ride, disembark)
Sensory & Accessibility Guide
We want everyone to enjoy the Ghost Train experience safely
🎭 Sensory Experience
- ✓Gentle lighting effects and atmospheric sounds
- ✓No sudden loud noises or jump scares
- ✓Friendly actors and characters
- ✓Moderate smoke effects in some areas
- ✓Neuro-inclusive sessions (4pm-5:30pm) for younger families
See our Access Guide for more Accessbility Information for the website and when visiting onsite.
♿ Accessibility
- ✓Clear pathways and temporary lighting
- ✓Stewards available for assistance
- ✓Accessible toilet facilities nearby
- ✓Parking next to Victoria Park on Rotten Row - accessible parking please contact for more information
- ✓Please note, due to the nature of our track, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or pushchairs on the ride itself.
For specific accessibility requirements or questions, please contact us via halloween@southportmec.com or our Facebook page
Sensory Rides Session Time
Neuro-inclusive sessions with reduced effects
Sensory-Friendly Experience
We're pleased to offer Sensory-Friendly Rides during our neuro-inclusive sessions between 4pm and 5:30pm on all dates for visitors who prefer a gentler experience.
🕐 Session Details:
- • Time: Neuro-inclusive sessions between 4pm and 5:30pm on all dates
- • Setting: Daytime/dusk lighting - not in darkness
- • Effects: Reduced sound effects and music levels
- • Atmosphere: Gentler, more accessible experience
🎯 Perfect For:
- • Visitors with sensory sensitivities
- • Young children who prefer less intense experiences
- • Anyone wanting to enjoy the railway in daylight
- • First-time visitors who want a preview
📞 Enquire for Details
For more information about Sensory-Friendly Rides, availability, and booking details:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Ghost Train experience
There is a reduced £5 ticket for children who are under 3 years old or under 90cm tall — either one qualifies. If a child is 3 or over, or 90cm or over, the standard £8 ticket applies.
The £5 ticket does not include a goody bag, as the contents of the goody bag are not suitable for children under 3.
A child who is 3 or over, or 90cm or over, needs a standard £8 ticket.
Please choose carefully: we may refuse entry without a refund if the wrong ticket type has been bought.
Adults pay the same £8 but do not receive a goody bag, and the reduced £5 ticket does not include one either — the contents are not suitable for children under 3.
You can either have a partial refund of the difference, or a voucher worth £3 to spend at the games stall — whichever you prefer. The voucher has no cash value and can only be used at the games stall on the night of your session.
If you would rather not go ahead at all, you can ask for a full refund instead, which cancels your booking — just let us know by Friday 23 October 2026.
Email halloween@southportmec.com with your booking reference and we will sort it out.
We have kept the price as low as we can: at £8 per passenger the Ghost Train is still one of the more affordable Halloween attractions in the North West, and everything we take goes back into the club.
Stay Connected
📍 Visit Us
Southport Model Engineering Club
Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park)
Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA
Regular Train Rides
Every Sunday, 11am - 4pm
(Weather permitting)
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Ready for the Adventure?
Join us for an unforgettable Halloween experience at the SMEC Ghost Train 2026