Soon, however, their evening will dissolve into a maze of murder, bribery, intrigue and good old-fashioned detective work. A murder will occur sometime during dinner, and for two hours, the dining cars will be engulfed in mystery. Others will be slyly interrogated about their knowledge of the incident. Eventually, the murderer will be revealed, dessert will be served and everyone will go home. In fact, passengers who correctly guess the murderer, motive and weapon become eligible to win prizes.
People have a good time.
It's just a lot of fun, said Joanne LaMere, Queen Anne's general manager. We're the only ones who really do this. At Nassau, the train comes to a halt and three other characters hop on board. Queen Anne's Royal Zephyr Dinner Train is currently in its seventh year of providing locals and visitors with one of the most unique dining experiences on the East Coast. The evening includes a catered meal by Kupchick's of Lewes and a special murder mystery program performed by actors from Footlight Productions.