
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:
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Meet Thomas – climb into the driver's cab and toot his whistle
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Meet Henry the green engine and visit his driver's cab
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Ride Toby the Railmotor from Sodor Station up to the Roundhouse
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Meet the Fat Controller alongside Thomas
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Unlimited mini-train rides
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Unlimited jumping castle rides – 3 castles to cater for different age groups
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Face painting
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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:
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All of the above 'museum only' ticket inclusions, plus . . .
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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!

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:
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All tickets are for entry to the NSW Rail Museum from 9am to 5pm.
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'Museum only' tickets include all the Thomas activities except the steam train ride.
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Please be sure of your availability before you book as there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES offered.
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We reserve the right to replace steam hauled train rides with a diesel engine if required.
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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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