Captain Jim is finally retiring from the helm of his ship the Pelican's Nest. Those scoundrel pirates are throwing him a celebration. Every other Captain has died before they retire. Will Captain Jim survive?

Keep in mind that the train, all the events and activities are run entirely by Volunteers. We are not professional actors, singers, or showmen. But we have a lot of fun, and that's all that really counts. We will be sure drag you right along with us as we do that.

Please arrive by 5:30pm on the day of your reservation in order to claim your tickets. Murder Mysteries include a Wine Tasting with options for purchase, which will begin at 5:30pm in the Iron Mountain Whistle Stop Depot.

Tickets: You will receive a phone call 1 week before to take your credit card information. Cards will be charged on the day of your event at 8am.

Cancellations: You must call to cancel by 9pm the day before your reservation, otherwise you be charged.

All events are handicapped accessible, No Animals are allowed, except registered service animals.

We are a public venue. With purchase of your tickets, you are confirming your consent to be photographed. We use photos on our website and social media. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to verbally convey revocation of this consent. You agree to grant to St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway and its authorized representatives permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of your participation. I further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote this organization, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.