Thomas the Tank Engine- 2014

Combine the Strasburg Railroad, Thomas the Train activities and train ride, and five little girls, ages 5.5 and younger, plus two moms on a VERY hot June day and you know what you get?  AMAZINGLY good memories!

Sir Topham Hatt®, Controller of the Railway, joins Thomas the Tank Engine along with a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and fun extras around the station including rides aboard vintage Pump Cars, hand-propelled Cranky Cars and a Pint-Sized Pufferbelly train – all included in the ticket price.

Visitor Tips:

* We went on a weekday for the 10:45am train ride.  I would recommend that ride or any earlier times.  There was no wait, we ended with plenty of time to get lunch before melt downs ensued.  And crowds were so minimal that the girls got to go on the Cranky Cars (their favorite) four times in a row.  Plus the bathrooms had no lines.

* Be prepared, the 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine (where you hear Thomas greet his fans) is open-window.  Breeze felt great!!!

*  There’s stroller parking around the station since strollers are not permitted on the train or in certain areas.  I recommend having one for the lengthy walk to the event from parking- depending on time of day, etc.

* Don’t forget pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway!  * Leave time to visit the Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.

* Bring filled water bottles, snacks, etc.

*  The staff is awesome about taking your picture with their cameras AND with yours!  Just ask!!!

 Planning Your Visit:

WHEN:     June 14 – 22, 2014

TIME:     Trains departing every 30 minutes:
Saturday 9:15 am – 3:45 pm

Sunday, 9:45 am – 3:15 pm
Monday – Friday 10:15 am – 1:45 pm

WHERE:     301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting here.

Ticket prices are $21.00 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

For more information and directions, contact www.strasburgrailroad.com or 866.725.9666.
For information on Thomas & Friends, visit www.thomasandfriends.com

Follow Thomas & Friends on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasParent.

Disclaimer:  In exchange for my honest review and information write up, I was given free tickets for our experience on June 18, 2014.