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Day Out with Thomas
Sat Sep 13, 2025 - Sun Sep 21, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through September 21, 2025.
Also on September 18, 2025; September 19, 2025.
Also on September 18, 2025; September 19, 2025.
Various times
Age: 2-8
Price: Tickets $28; Children under 2 are free
Climb aboard the most famous train from the island of Sodor as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Strasburg Rail Road. Take in the beauty of the countryside during this 45-minute journey. Catch a live show featuring all your favorite Thomas songs after your journey.
Thomas lovers enjoy full access to mini steam locomotive and cranky car rides, too. Activities are open from 9:30 am until one hour after the last Thomas train returns to the station. Tickets are available online. Advance purchase is required.
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