A Day Out With Thomas - 2011 Schedule

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A Day Out with Thomas is an exciting event which provides an opportunity for kids to ride on board a train led by Thomas and have their pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt.

Each event is a fresh and unique experience that distinguishes host U.S. railroads. A  Day Out with Thomas is a special event with activities and attractions ranging from from petting zoos and pony rides to face-painting and magic shows.   Each location also includes a special viewing station for Thomas & Friends videos, story time and temporary tattoos of the Island of Sodor friends.

Further information about a specific event is available only from the host railroad. Look for a Day Out with Thomas event in your area!


Copper Spike Railroad                 Globe AZ                   Mar. 5-6 & 12-13
Gold Coast Railroad Museum       Miami, FL                   Mar. 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20
Grapevine Railroad                       Grapevine, TX          Mar. 25-27 & Apr. 1-3
Heart of Dixie RR Museum           Calera, AL                 Apr. 1-3 & 9-10
Florida Railroad Museum             Tampa FL                  Apr. 2-3 & 9-10
Texas State Railroad                    Rusk, TX                    Apr. 8-10 & 15-17
Fillmore & Western                      Fillmore, CA             Apr. 8-10 & 15-17
B & O Railroad Museum              Baltimore, MD           Apr. 29-May 1 & May 6-8
Henry Ford Museum                    Dearborn, MI             Apr. 30-May 1, May 7-8 & 14-15
Wales West                                 Silverhill, AL             Apr. 30-May 1, May 7-8 & 14-15
Medina Railroad Museum            Medina, NY               May 6-8 & 13-15
Heritage Park Historical Village    Calgary, AB               May 7-8 & 14-15
Essex Steam Train                        Essex, CT                  May 14-15 & 21-22
Tennessee Valley Railroad           Chattanooga, TN     May 14-15 & 20-22
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RR        Peninsula, OH         May 21-22 & 27-29
Heber Valley Railroad                 Heber City, UT          May 26-30
Midland Railway                         Baldwin City, KS      Jun. 3-5 & 10-12
Tweetsie Railroad                        Blowing Rock, NC   Jun. 3-12
West Coast Railway                    Squamish, BC        Jun. 4-5 & 11-12
Kentucky Railway Museum         New Haven, KY       Jun. 4-5 & 11-12
Durango & Silverton RR              Durango, CO            Jun. 17-19    
Whitewater Valley Railroad         Connersville, IN       Jun. 17-19 & 24-26
Strasburg Rail Road                    Strasburg, PA           Jun. 18-26
Edaville USA                              Carver, MA                Jun. 18-19 & 24-27
National Railroad Museum          Green Bay, WI          Jun. 22-26
Delaware River RR Excursions    Phillipsburg, NJ       Jul. 1-3 & 8-10
East Broad Top Railroad             Rock Hill, PA            Jul. 1- 4 & 9-10
Northwest Railway Museum        Snoqualmie, WA      Jul. 8-10 & 15-17
Conway Scenic Railroad             N Conway, NH         Jul. 8-10 & 15-17
Elgin County Railway Museum    St Thomas, ON         Jul. 15-17 & 22-24
Great Smoky Mts. Railroad         Bryson City, NC       Jul. 22-26& 28-31
Roaring Camp Railroads              Felton, CA                 Jul. 29-31 & Aug. 5-7
Boothbay Railway Village            Boothbay, ME           Aug. 5-7 & 12-14
IL Railway Museum                    Union, IL                    Aug. 19-21 & 27-28
Crossroads V & Huckleberry RR Flint, MI                      Aug. 19-21 & 26-28
Edaville USA                              Carver, MA                Aug. 27-28 & Sep. 2-5
Tennessee Central Railway          Nashville, TN            Sep. 3-4 & 10-11
Lebanon Mason Monroe RR       Lebanon, OH            Sep. 9-11 & 16-18
Colorado Railroad Museum         Golden, CO               Sep. 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25
Strasburg Rail Road                     Strasburg, PA           Sep. 17-25
Boone & Scenic Valley RR          Boone, IA                  Sep. 17-18 & 23-25
Austin Steam Train                       Burnet, TX                 Sep. 23-25
North Carolina Trans Museum     Spencer, NC             Sep. 23-25 & Sep. 30-Oct 2
Oklahoma Railway Museum         Oklahoma City, OK Sep. 23-25 & Sep. 30-Oct. 2
Sam Shortline                               Cordele, GA              Oct. 22-23 & 29-30
Orange Empire Railway                Perris, CA                  Nov.11-13 & 19-20
 

Shopping : Where to buy Thomas trains and toys as well as other brands like Brio and Lionel.

Check for after Christmas clearance sales at etoys.com

Watching : Thomas movies on DVD or VHS for sale or rent.

Tired of the selection at the local rental store?
Kids love getting movies in the mail!
Try Netflix DVD Rentals. no late fees; free shipping. !

The official Thomas site : A great site with fun stuff for kids.

To buy Thomas gear, you can save substantially by shopping on line. Retail prices on these little trains are a bit high in stores, so use the links below and to the left for lower prices and broader selection.

Search for Thomas near you :

Britt Allcroft's Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Based on the Railway Series by The Rev. W. Awdry
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