Thomas the Tank Engine and the Steam Team arrives Saturday in Virginia City for tours
All aboard for a childhood train experience like no other. Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for activities and fun adventures as Day Out with Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 makes a two-weekend stop in Virginia City beginning this Saturday.
Children can spend a day with their friend Thomas when the No. 1 Engine pulls into Virginia City on October 19-20, and then again Oct. 25-27, 2019. Activities run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Day Out with Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more.
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The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019.
Thomas the Tank Engine attendees can look forward to:
— 25-minute (approximate) ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine
— Meet & Greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
— Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring a variety of activities
— A ‘Passport to Adventures’ booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion.
— Thomas & Friends-themed activities includingtoy play, photo ops, and more
— Storytelling, video viewing, putt putt golf, hand car rides
Event Days are: October 19-20 and then again Oct. 25- 27, 2019
TIME: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1870 Depot, 166 F Street, Virginia City, Nev.
Tickets for Day Out WithThomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.dayoutwiththomas.com. Ticket prices are $19 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
For more information and directions, contact the railroad at 775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com or more information about the world of Thomas & Friends please visit: www.thomasandfriends.com and here on Facebook.