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Something suspicious is happening on the rails in the Hocking Valley — and you might just get swept into the mystery before you even board the train.
For one day only, on Saturday, Sept. 6, passengers on the 1 p.m. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway ride will be welcomed at the Nelsonville depot by live characters from ABC Players’ upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Please note: The characters will not be aboard the train. The interactive experience takes place only at the depot, prior to departure.
Starting at noon, guests will have the chance to meet the famous detective Hercule Poirot and a host of suspicious personalities — each with secrets to hide and possibly a motive to kill. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the characters, snap photos, and enjoy this rare collaboration between two of Nelsonville’s most beloved cultural institutions.
The event precedes the 1 p.m. East Logan Round Trip, a family-friendly, 22-mile journey that lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The vintage train winds along a 156-year-old route, offering scenic views of the Hocking River, glimpses of Lock No. 19 from the old Hocking Canal, and local industry sites.
Adapted by Ken Ludwig, “Murder on the Orient Express” follows the brilliant detective Poirot as he solves a chilling murder aboard a glamorous train filled with secrets and suspects. Expect vintage costumes, dramatic twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
While the train ride itself remains character-free, this special pre-boarding event offers a fun taste of mystery and theater – with a scenic twist. Grab your ticket, enjoy the show at the depot then sit back and relax on one of Ohio’s most historic train rides.
Tickets for “Murder on the Orient Express” are available now at:
www.tixr.com/groups/stuartsoperahouse
Tickets for the Sept. 6 train ride and other excursions:
www.hvsry.org/train-rides/east-logan-historic-train-ride
