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The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. A guest uses his phone to check his mask upon arrival. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Ticketing Manager Michael Lombardi, R, checks guests in for the evening Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Conductor Sal Spatola greets guests Noelle Sandborn and Adam Knouse. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Noelle Sandborn and Adam Knouse stand speak outside during appetizers. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Brenna Ferriter is greeted with a choice of drinks during the cocktail hour. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. An actress dressed as a maid looks outside for arriving guests. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Meredith Redway and Paul Costello direct guests to their correct rail car. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Meredith Redway and Paul Costello direct guests to their correct rail car. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat held a Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball on September 23, 2022 where guests traded clues and gathered information to help solve the crime of the Masked Menace before he could get away while riding the dinner train for a 2.5 hour three course dinner. Guests check into their rail car for the dinner and show. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell