Thomas the Tank Engine moves full steam ahead in Virginia City beginning Friday
Thomas the Tank Engine will be arriving at the Virginia & Truckee Railroad on October 23, 24, 25; 30, 31, and November 1 as part of his 2015 “Celebration Tour.” This year marks a special year for Thomas the Tank Engine as organizers celebrate his 70th birthday and the 20th anniversary of Day Out With Thomas. This is also the first year that Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
The Celebration Tour 2015 invites families to come aboard. Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015, presented by Fisher-Price and sponsored by MEGA Brands and all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels.
This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. The tour, now in its 20th year, will make 42 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2015.
This year, Thomas & Friends celebrates 70 years of friendship. All aboard the Best Friends Express for an unprecedented year of Thomas-themed programs and activations as the #1 blue engine celebrates friendship with fans around the world.
WHO: Thomas the Tank Engine
WHAT: A 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and hear Thomas greet his fans!
— Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
— A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.
— Storytelling, video viewing and live music
WHEN: October 23, 24, 25; 30, 31, and November 1.
TIME: 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
WHERE: 165 F Street Depot, Virginia City, Nevada 89440
Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/dowt or VirginiaTruckee.com. Ticket prices are $19 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
For more information and directions, contact the railroad at 775-847-0380 or Virginia Truckee.com.
For information on Thomas & Friends, visit www.thomasandfriends.com
Follow Thomas & Friends on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasParent. #DOWT #ThomasObsessed
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