They host " A Day Out With Thomas" the tank engine on these dates:īaltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum (Baltimore): The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum today is one of the most recognized, respected and highly regarded railroad museums, not only in this country but also the world. Its trains feature both steam and diesel locomotives, as well as restored trolley car #50 (they also have a very extensive collection of non-operating locomotives and cars). The railroad also hosts a number of special events throughout the year such as the Polar Express and " A Day Out With Thomas." Dates: Iowaīoone & Scenic Valley Railway (Boone): The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a museum and operating tourist railroad using former Chicago & North Western trackage (it was originally an interurban/trolley line). Whitewater Valley Railroad (Connersville): The Whitewater Valley Railroad based Connersville operates a 19-mile line connecting to Metamora and they use one of several diesel locomotives on the property to power their trains. They host " A Day Out With Thomas" during select dates in the spring, including special appearances by Percy! Dates: Delaware They host " A Day Out With Thomas" on these dates in the spring: AlaskaĮssex Steam Train (Essex) : The Essex Steam Train has become one of the more popular train rides anywhere in the country offering a variety of special trips from its home base in Essex, including the ability to make riverboat charters. The museum also offers excursion train rides from March through October, featuring both steam and diesel locomotives. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (Calera): The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum has been telling the Alabama's railroad history since 1963 and today offers a wide range of exhibits to see. For more information regarding purchasing tickets and where/when Thomas will be running please visit the links above. Sometimes organizations switch operating dates/times and I will try my best to keep up with any changes. If you do not see (Updated) by each listing, those dates are not for the 2023 calendar year. The information presented is accurate to the best of my knowledge although if there is an error I do apologize. These are designated below using a small thumbnail image. Please Note! There are some locations which now also feature Percy. Please Note!: While I have striven to make sure the information regarding 2022 locations and dates is accurate, at the same time I cannot say so with complete 100% certainty as such, I cannot be held liable for errors.ĭates sometimes change and if you have any questions concerning scheduling please contact HiT Entertainment. Thomas the train himself in this regard is licensed by HiT Entertainment, which acquired Allcroft's company (Britt Allcroft Company PLC), and has become an explosively popular draw wherever he goes, especially here in the United States. Thomas the tank engine is also travels around the world to allow visitors, kids especially, to view and sometimes ride behind replica versions of the locomotive. While the history of Thomas the train is interesting, this section looks to highlight the "real life" tank engine which is featured at tourist railroads and museums as special events all across the United States, and other countries, during the operating season. Information on the upcoming 2023 schedule will be updated as it is made available!
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