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Nightmare Express Train Ride by Wheatland Express Inc. - Saskatoon

Nightmare Express Train Ride by Wheatland Express Inc.

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3–3.5 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most adults in general health.

Overview

Step aboard the Nightmare Express in Wakaw, Saskatchewan—a 3.5-hour Halloween train ride filled with puzzles and chilling tales. Dare to face the mysterious 13th dream and unlock the secrets of Percy’s haunting legacy.

Wakaw, Saskatchewan

Nightmare Express

Ages 19+ • 3.5 Hours

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About This Adventure

Embark on the Nightmare Express this Halloween for a spine-chilling, interactive train ride through Little Big Town. Solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of Percy’s haunting dreams during this 3.5-hour adventure. Dare to confront the legendary 13th dream, but beware—only the bravest will survive the experience!

Come on down to Little Big Town… if you dare!

Duration

3.5 Hours

What to expect on our Nightmare Express Excursion?

All Aboard for a haunted moving experience on the Wheatland Express this Halloween! Come on down to Little Big Town... if you dare!

This is not your average train ride. Once aboard, guests will solve a multitude of puzzles and activities and dare to experience the 13th dream of Percy during the 3-hour interactive experience between Wakaw and Cudworth.

We are looking forward to hosting you for a howling good time.

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Come on down to Little Big Town… if you dare!

This October, Little Big Town is about to get spooky. Many, many years ago a mysterious stranger wandered into our quaint little town. No one knows where he was from, or why he was here. All they know is that his name was Percy. He was a strange man, but what was stranger was that he turned up dead outside the train station not long after he arrived in our town.

Seeing as burial fees are expensive, ol Percy’s body was stood up. He was embalmed and placed in a casket just outside the station in hopes that his next of kin might find him and pay for a proper burial. He stayed there for a long time unclaimed. It was around this time that folks in Little Big Town started to have unusual dreams about Percy. Little did they know that they were all the same dream.

Hazel Star, the local palmist, took a special interest in it and catalogued the dreams. There were 12 specific dreams that everyone was experiencing. Some folks were having dreams 3, 5 and 9, while others were having the first six and then no more. It was the folks that had all twelve that had something to worry about. Word on the street was that if you had Percy’s 13th dream, that was the one that would kill you… Out of fear, Percy’s body was buried far away from town in hopes that the dreams would stop and would keep the town safe. That worked for some time. However, now every Halloween, when the veil between worlds is the thinnest is when the dreams would come back.

Are you brave enough to experience all 12 dreams of Percy. And braver still to see the 13th?

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Boarding

Make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to secure your seat and get briefed on the rules.

Dress for Comfort

The train is climate controlled but pack a light jacket in case temperatures drop during the ride.

Engage with the Story

Bring your curiosity and get ready to participate actively in solving puzzles during the ride.

Limited Mobility?

Notify the operator ahead of time if you have mobility issues to ensure accommodations are ready.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer commonly seen in the area
  • Various migratory bird species over the prairie wetlands

History

Wakaw’s history is tied closely to the railway expansion in early 20th century Saskatchewan, shaping both its development and folklore.

Conservation

Local initiatives promote prairie habitat preservation to protect native flora and fauna, supporting sustainable tourism.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable layered clothing

Essential

Regulate warmth aboard the train and outdoors during cooler autumn temperatures.

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Notebook and pen

Helpful for jotting down clues while solving puzzles during the ride.

Light backpack or bag

Essential

Carry snacks, a water bottle, and extra layers conveniently on board.

Flashlight or phone light

Useful for reading puzzles or notes in dimly lit sections of the train.

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