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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 50 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.
Where is the event?
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579. Click here for directions.
When is the event?
June 14-22, 2008
September 13-21, 2008
December 5 - 7, 2007
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale around March 1, 2008 through Ticketweb (www.ticketweb.com)
How much are tickets?
Regular Tickets
$18.00 for ages 2 and up.
Combo Tickets
Includes one ride behind Thomas & and one Coach ride aboard the Strasburg Rail Road
$25.00 – 2 years and up
FREE – under 2 years
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets are available by clicking on the www.ticketweb.com icon on the Day Out With Thomas main page or by calling Ticketweb at 866.468.7630.
Who needs tickets?
Tickets are required for guests ages two and up.
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, an Imagination Station 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.
What times do trains depart
Please check back around March 1, 2008 as we will be posting our Day Out With Thomas train times at that time.
When should we arrive for our train ride with Thomas?
It is recommended that guests arrive at the event at least one hour before their scheduled departure.
Is there assigned seating on the train?
Tickets are assigned by time and date. Guests must be together during boarding if they wish to sit together on the train.
How long is the train ride?
The train ride is approximately 22 minutes in length.
Are you limited to just one train ride?
Due to the limited space available, each ticket entitles the holder to one train ride.
Is there an additional cost for parking?
No.
What if there is inclement weather?
Day Out With Thomas events take place rain or shine.
During Day Out With Thomas™ events we are running two Wine and Cheese Trains for the adults at 7:00 p.m. (must be 21 years or older). You can purchase tickets online for this special here:
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
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