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Day out with Thomas
Recommended for all ages
Visit The Workshops Rail Museum for a Day out with Thomas, your favourite tank engine. See trains, Thomas's friends, sir Topham Hatt and more.
Things to see and do:
- Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt in person.
- Find Thomas and friends around the museum and be rewarded.
- Dive into the Thomas play pit, including wooden track building.
- Find the hidden Thomas trains on the huge model railway.
- Take a break and watch a Thomas movie.
- Get crafty with Thomas activities including colouring-in, arts and crafts.
- Let off steam in the indoor adventure playground and expansive grounds.
Who else will be at the museum?
Joining Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt on their winter holidays are:
- Douglas
- Annie & Clarabel
- Diesel 199
- Trevor the Traction Engine
- George the Steamroller
Day out with Thomas™ Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends ™ © 2022 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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