Day Out With Thomas - The event will not be held in 2008.
Check back to the website to see if the Railway will host the event in 2009.
What is Day Out With Thomas™?
Day Out With Thomas is a family
event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with
classic storybook friend Thomas the Tank Engine™ at heritage railroads
nationwide. Parents, grandparents and siblings join their aspiring engineers
in the fun. The Day Out With Thomas experience will engineer miles of smiles
for the whole family and introduce a new generation to the timeless excitement
of railroading.
Who is Thomas the Tank Engine?
Since Thomas the Tank Engine
left the depot more than 60 years ago, this Really Useful Engine and his Island
of Sodor friends have chugged their way into the hearts of preschoolers and
grownups worldwide. Based on The Railway Series of classic stories authored
by a father who loved trains and wanted a shared experience with his son, Thomas & Friends™
is a rite of passage that inspires the imagination while teaching the life
lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.
What are the appropriate ages for Day Out With Thomas?
Day Out With Thomas is a family
event that welcomes passengers of all ages.
What is included in the ticket price?
A ticket for Day Out With Thomas
includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of
Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, including Storytelling and Video
Viewing, Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor friends, and an Imagination Station
with Arts & Crafts and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet
Sir Topham Hatt™, the Chairman of the Railway on the Island of Sodor.
Are discount tickets available?
There are no discount tickets
available for Day Out With Thomas.
How will I receive my tickets?
If purchased three weeks or more
in advance of the event, guests will receive their tickets in the mail. Guests
that purchase tickets closer to the event date can pick up their tickets at
Will Call the day of the event.
Are there any refunds?
There will be no refunds or exchanges.
Will Thomas the Tank Engine be there?
Thomas the Tank Engine has traveled
all the way from the Island of Sodor and has arrived Right on Time to take a
ride with you and your family.
Will Sir Topham Hatt be there?
Yes, Sir Topham Hatt will take
time away from his busy schedule as Chairman of the Railway on the Island of
Sodor to meet and take pictures with guests.
Do you recommend purchasing tickets in advance?
Due to the popularity of Day Out
With Thomas, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. It is not uncommon
for events to sell out. When purchasing tickets you will be asked to select
a specific date and time for your ride with Thomas. Your ticket is valid only
for that date and time.
