Chapter 3: Ghost Train

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets Walkthrough for chapter 3 includes step by step instructions on how to complete this section of the game.

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Chapter 3: Ghost Train

  • Find Beyond Object #8.

  • Take the PIECE OF COAL.

  • Go left into the Engineer’s Cabin.

  • Find Beyond Object #9.

  • Pick up the PORTRAIT and the RAZOR.

  • Go to the Train Passage.

  • Cut the rope with the RAZOR.

  • Take the revealed BOILER HANDLE.

  • Go to the Engine Room.

  • Find Beyond Object #10.

  • Place the BOILER HANDLE on the Boiler.

  • Click three times to open the boiler.

  • Play the Hidden Object Area.

  • Find the items listed.

  • Use the wrench to twist off the metal nut.

  • Zoom into the pail to get the tweezers, the “X” and the key.

  • Receive the TWEEZERS.

  • Click on the firewood to play a mini-game.

  • The object of the game is to arrange the firewood without blocking the lights.

  • See the screenshot for the solution.

  • When finished, go to the Train Passage.

  • Retrieve the COIN with the TWEEZERS from the vent on the left.

  • Go to the Engineer’s Cabin.

  • Place the COINS on the dial plate to initiate a puzzle.

  • Swap the coins to place them where they belong.

  • When solved, the cabinet will open.

  • Take the KEY.

  • Go to the Passenger Cabin next to the Engineer’s Cabin.

  • Open the door with the KEY.

  • Enter the Passenger Cabin.

  • Find Beyond Object #11.

  • Reveal the writing on the paper with the PIECE OF COAL.

  • Insert the LIGHT BULB in the lamp.

  • Go to the Engineer’s Room.

  • Enter the code 4082 on the drop leaf desk to unlock it.

  • Open the desk.

  • Take the HEX WRENCH.

  • Pull the handle on the fuse box.

  • Open the fuse box with the HEX WRENCH to initiate a mini-game.

  • The object of the game is to arrange the wires so they don’t cross.

  • See screenshot for solution.

  • When finished, pull the handle on the fuse box again.

  • Go to the Passenger Cabin and turn on the light.

  • Play the Hidden Object Area.

  • Find the items listed.

  • Zoom into the table to get the zipper slider and pen.

  • Put the tea bag into the glass to get the glass of tea.

  • Move the postcard to get the safety pin.

  • Receive the ZIPPER SLIDER.

  • Open the bag with the ZIPPER SLIDER.

  • Take the RECORD.

  • Go to the Living Room.

  • Place the RECORD on the gramophone and turn the crank to open the secret compartment.

  • Take the PORTRAIT and the KEY.

  • Go to the Main Hall.

  • Unlock the Dining Hall with the DINING HALL KEY.

  • Enter the Dining Hall.

  • Find Beyond Object #12.

  • Take the HATCHET and the APPLE.

  • Play the Hidden Object Area.

  • Find the items listed.

  • Zoom into the pot to get the onion and the coffee bean.

  • Remove the pot lid to get the oiler.

  • Wipe the plate on the right with the cloth hanging over the chair to get the fish.

  • Receive the OILER.

  • Go to the Passenger Cabin.

  • Oil the window handles with the OILER.

  • Open the window.

  • Take the HANDKERCHIEF.

  • Play the Hidden Object Area.

  • Find the items listed.

  • Open the coin purse to get the coin.

  • Zoom into the table to get the feather.

  • Brush the wallpaper to get the crown.

  • Receive the TRAIN.

  • Go to the Engine Room.

  • Clean the lever with the HANDKERCHIEF.

  • Slide lever to “Stop.”

  • Play the Hidden Object Area.

  • Find the items listed.

  • Use the scoop to get the hot coals.

  • Zoom into the pail to get the wire cutters and the footprint.

  • Receive the HOT COALS.

  • Place the HOT COALS on the chain.

  • Cut the chain with the HATCHET.

  • Open the cache.

  • Take the PORTRAIT and the TRAIN TRACKS.

  • Return to the Boy’s Room.

  • Talk to the boy.

  • Take the FIGURINE from him.

  • Zoom into the train table on right.

  • Place the TRAIN TRACKS on the model railroad to initiate a puzzle.

  • The object of the puzzle is to assemble the railroad so the train can travel.

  • See screenshot for solution.

  • Place the TRAIN on the track.

  • Pour the CUP OF COFFEE into the boiler.

  • Light the boiler with the LIGHTER.

  • Place the FIGURINE in the passenger car.

  • Click the handle to start the train moving.

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