AT THE NSW RAIL MUSEUM

RETURNS IN 2020

Thomas and Friends return to the NSW Rail Museum for a feature-packed weekend of family fun. Meet The Fat Controller as he oversees all of the exciting activities on offer! Day Out With Thomas is a great outing for the entire family…and don’t forget the grandparents!

WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

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'Museum only' ticket:

  • Meet Thomas – climb into the driver's cab and toot his whistle

  • Meet Henry the green engine and visit his driver's cab

  • Ride Toby the Railmotor from Sodor Station up to the Roundhouse

  • Meet the Fat Controller alongside Thomas

  • Unlimited mini-train rides

  • Unlimited jumping castle rides – 3 castles to cater for different age groups

  • Face painting

  • Visit the Imagination Station – children can enter the colouring competition, play some Thomas games and listen to our Storyteller read Thomas stories.

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'Museum + Train Ride' ticket:

  • All of the above 'museum only' ticket inclusions, plus . . .

  • 45-minute steam train ride hauled by Donald the black engine from Thirlmere to Buxton and return.

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Both ticket offers include entry to the NSW Rail Museum where kids of all ages love exploring the biggest display of heritage trains in NSW! 

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FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS

There will plenty of food options on the day from a variety of stall holders.

Self-serve BBQ facilities are also available on a first come, first served basis. You’re welcome to pack a picnic – don’t forget a rug!

STEAM TRAIN RIDE TIMETABLE

Departing Sodor (Thirlmere) Station for Buxton and return.

Total trip duration 45-minutes.

Saturday 2 November 2019

Time

9.30am

10.30am

11.30am

1.15pm

2.15pm

3.15pm

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Status

Seats available

Limited seats

Limited seats

Limited seats

Limited seats

Seats available

Sunday 3 November 2019

Time

9.30am

10.30am

11.30am

1.15pm

2.15pm

3.15pm

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Status

Limited seats

SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

Limited seats

Limited seats

Seats available

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS TICKET PRICES

Please note:

  • All tickets are for entry to the NSW Rail Museum from 9am to 5pm.

  • 'Museum only' tickets include all the Thomas activities except the steam train ride.

  • Please be sure of your availability before you book as there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES offered.

  • We reserve the right to replace steam hauled train rides with a diesel engine if required.

  • Children under 2 are admitted FREE but must sit on adults lap during train ride.

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ADULT

CONCESSION

CHILD (aged 2-17)

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Museum

only

$30

$25

$20

Museum +

Train Ride

$40

$35

$30

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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FUTURE DAY OUT WITH THOMAS EVENTS

The NSW Rail Museum conducts five Day Out With Thomas weekends per year.

Future events for 2020 will be announced here soon.

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For more Thomas & Friends visit www.thomasandfriends.com

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Day Out With Thomas™ © 2019 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas & Friends™ Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry. © 2019 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & Friends and Day Out With Thomas are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. ©2019 Mattel. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, except as noted.

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CONTACT US

NSW Rail Museum

10 Barbour Road

Thirlmere NSW 2572

​Tel: 1300 11 55 99​

Monday to Friday         10am - 4pm

Saturday and Sunday   9am - 5pm

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