How to Ride Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine is loved by kids all over the world. This "cheeky" little engine's stories, toys and movie adventures bring hours of pleasure to boys and girls alike. Surprising your Thomas the Tank Engine fan with a ride on the engine and a chance to meet Sir Topham Hat is easier than you think. Read on to learn how to ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Instructions

1. Decide if you want to experience "A Day Out With Thomas" as its own trip or a part of your vacation. There are several locations throughout the year, so coordinating this time with a larger vacation is easy to do.

2. Visit the Thomas the Tank Engine website. Click on the link for "A Day Out With Thomas."

3. Look over the list and find a location that is near you or choose one that will fit into other travel plans.

4. Click on the link for the location to learn about the different venues that are hosting "A Day Out With Thomas."

5. Get information from the specific railroads who are hosting the event about other offerings such as face painting, petting farms and imagination station play areas.

6. Find out if the location where you will spend the day with Thomas requires an additional ticket purchase. Often "Thomas" day happens inside another venue that has its own admission fee.

7. Determine the best location for you and buy your tickets online.

Tips & Warnings

• A "Day Out With Thomas" will be a great experience for you little train lover. Make sure everyone has had a good night's rest before beginning your day.

• Talk to you children about the importance of sharing and taking turns before visiting with Thomas. There will be lots of other children there, and everyone will want to get photos with Sir Topham Hat and play with all the train sets available.