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Baker’s Junction Haunted Train

A collection of railroad cars filled with skeletons, model planets and curiosities collected over decades.

Bloomington, Indiana

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A metal skeleton horse greets visitors.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
Dolls and severed limbs are among the disturbing oddities.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
The oddities are assembled in decommissioned train cars.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
One of the cars on the property is supposedly haunted.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
Another train car filled with curiosities.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
In another display is a severed head.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
A hearse and some gravestones are part of the collection.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
One display is simply a glass case of medical supplies.   Autumn Bones / Atlas Obscura User
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Started in 1976, John Baker's one-of-a-kind collection of decommissioned railroad cars is quite a sight. Located in Smithville, Indiana, Baker's property houses multiple train cars filled with curiosities to entice anyone with a morbid disposition.

He began the collection when he passed by the hundred-year-old Monon Railroad Station, and, seeing that the depot was set to be demolished, he moved the cars and cabooses to his property. 

Today, the trains are filled with antiques and attractions collected over the years. From embalmed spiders to a real polar bear head to claims that one railroad car is haunted, this place has it all. Be sure to inquire about John's severed thumb encased in epoxy! 

During October, this site hosts a haunted house. In off-season, the owner welcomes guests to come and tour the property.

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During the off months, simply knock on his door and ask to see the place. John is a very kind soul and eager to tell you about his collection, free of charge. However, I highly recommend giving him a tip for all of his hard work!

During the season, the Haunted Train runs the last Friday and Saturday in September, every Friday and Saturday in October, and from 7 to 10 p.m. on Halloween. Admission is free for children 5 and younger, $10 for ages 6 to 15, and $20 for 16 and older.

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