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Thomas The Tank Engine Comes To Greenfield Village

Thomas the Tank Engine chugs into Greenfield Village for 6 days of family fun and entertainment. Ride with Thomas around the Village and meet Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy storytelling, live music, shopping and much, much more. Advance tickets are recommended.

Time slots sell out quickly. Members of The Henry Ford receive discount tickets and an exclusive advanced opportunity to purchase tickets.

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 60 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?

Day Out With Thomas takes place in Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford. All rides are a roundtrip beginning at Smiths Creek Depot, about a mile from the entrance of Greenfield Village.

When is the event?

The 2009 Day Out With Thomas event takes place on April 24-26 and May 1-3.

Will Sir Topham Hatt be there?

Yes, Sir Topham Hatt will take time away from his busy schedule as Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor to meet and take pictures with guests. -- www.thehenryford.org

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