Day Out With Thomas | Thomas the Tank Engine | Dallas Railway Museum
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. 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.
Dallas event is March 28-30 & April 4-6, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. This children's event includes 25-minute train rides with Thomas the Tank Engine, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, storytelling and live music. Free admission for the event; $18 per train ride.
Check out the links before to find out when Thomas is coming to your city!
Day Out With Thomas Resources
- Museum of the American Railroad
- Official site for the event host (great place to take your kids even when Thomas doesn't visit). (Formerly called the Dallas Railway Museum.)
- Day Out with Thomas Dallas
- Specific information on the event, including an FAQ with ticket info
- National Day Out with Thomas
- Dates for all the stops Thomas is making this year. Just in case you don't live in the Dallas area.
Day Out with Thomas Photos
Capture Your Kids In Pictures
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Places to Eat Near the Depot
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- Breadhaus (Grapevine)

- "This place is awesome. the owners are lovely people, the products are divine. I heartily agree with Andrew T, the train rolls are delicious. I always have..." more
- Main Street Bread Baking Co (Grapevine)

- "I called in last minute for a cake to be made... It was just for 2 people so I didn't need anything huge or obnoxious. The lady on the phone offered to make..." more
- Williams-Sonoma Inc Store 399 (Southlake)

- "i love this place, when i need something of high quality i always go here. i sometimes expect people who work at these places to be a bit snotty and some..." more
- Nestle Toll House Cafe (Southlake)

- "oh cmon guys...who can resist the original chocolate chip cookie... thats right...nobody" more
- Mawker Coffee (Grapevine)

- "Best coffee beans around. Far better than Starbucks, and excellent snack foods like Scones. It is worth driving out of your way for these coffee beans." more
Thomas the Tank Engine Toys
How To Get to the Depot
Thomas the Tank Engine Books
Check the Weather Before You Go!
Catch Your Little Engineer in Action!!
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