Baker students will have one more chance to experience the “Night Trains of Terror: Train to Hell” this Halloween weekend in Baldwin City. The event is sponsored by the Midland Railway, a nonprofit organization that has been in Baldwin City for 27 years.

The “Train to Hell” itself has been in operation for over 10 years. Midland Railway Marketing Director Allen Kinsley said this year’s train is the “best we’ve ever had.”

The scares are provided by students in the theater department at Johnson County Community College. Kinsley said the train is a little scarier this year, making it more of a haunted house that moves down the tracks.

The “Train to Hell” is a unique venue for a Halloween fright, as it is the only haunted train in Kansas. Since the Midland Railway is a nonprofit organization, Kinsley said support from the community is always appreciated.

Junior Kelli Higgins works for Baldwin State Bank, where she saw a flyer for the train. She experienced the haunted train with a co-worker and another Baker student.

“It was more funny than scary to me, but if there was a scale of 1-5, 5 being frightening, I would give it a 2,” Higgins said.

Even though Higgins said the train lacked “terror entertainment,” she said it is still a great event to attend in order to enjoy the Halloween season. It took Higgins and her friends over an hour to make their way through the “Train to Hell.”

The train consists of several passenger coaches with the Grim Reaper leading passengers to their final destination – an old, haunted baggage car.

Higgins noted several fun moments during her ride.

“There was this one point the conductor gave us the score to the Royals game and everyone started chanting throughout the train,” Higgins said. “Also, I thought it was awesome that the Grim Reaper that was walking the train stopped to take a selfie with some boys.”

BU junior Marissa Smith worked the train last year and enjoyed her experience.

“I like getting into makeup and into character,” Smith said. “I love the Halloween season.”

Smith said the “Train to Hell” seemed to be a popular attraction in the community, and she would recommend the experience to Baker students.

“It was super fun, whether you work or experience it,” Smith said.

The “Train to Hell” will run Halloween night and Nov. 1, with departures from the Santa Fe Depot at 7 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. The haunted ride costs $18 for adults ages 12 and up and $12 for children. Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling 913-721-1211.