The most iconic train of all time is making a pit stop in Kentucky once again this summer and you can be a part of it.

Thomas the Train has been around for about 80 years. The popular children’s character first appeared in the 1940s. Since then, there’s been a line of very successful books, a popular TV series, and lots of toys and merchandise. It's safe to say that he is the most famous train of all time. If you and or your children are fans of Thomas, you have a chance to not only see him in person but take a fun ride with Thomas this summer in Kentucky.

Day Out with Thomas
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Day Out with Thomas in Kentucky

Thomas the Train will be making his way to the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky June 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th. This fun interactive train ride with Thomas will be something that you won't want to miss out on! What can you expect on this train ride with Thomas? According to the Kentucky Railway Museum, this train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine will feature not only Thomas but a lot of bubbles!

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Day Out with Thomas: Bubble Tour will have a lot of bubble-themed games and activities. Along with those, you'll be able to enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, photo ops, lawn games and so much more. Oh, and of course, you'll be able to take a real train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine.  According to the Kentucky Railway Museum, the Bubble Tour highlights include:

  • Friends and families will take a 25minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive.
  • Activities and entertainment featuring a bubble play zone, create your own spin art, ride the live diesel miniature train and jump in the Day Out With Thomas bounce house and enjoy color sorting activities!
  • Snap some photos, take part in a painting activity and have some lawn game fun in The Color Corner.
  • Play with Thomas & Friends toys then pick out a temporary tattoo in the Play Pod.
  • Photo opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself.
  • Live entertainment
  • Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
  • Check out our large HO Model Train Layout.
  • Popup gift shop onsite with exclusive Thomas & Friends products only available at Day Out With Thomas!

You can learn more and get your tickets by clicking here.

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