Little engineers won’t believe their eyes — or their ears. For the first time ever at Day Out With Thomas, Thomas the Tank Engine will be able to talk to his fans. 

Boys and girls will be cheerfully greeted by the engine when he pulls into Boothbay Railway Village for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014.

This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway, and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts and crafts, storytelling and more. 

The August 8 -10 and 15-17 stops at the Boothbay Railway Village are Thomas’ only stops in Maine.

Come out for a 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. There will be A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets, storytelling, video viewing and live music, a bounce house, kranky kars, hayrides and barrel train rides.

The museum also has a superb collection of antique automobiles and fire engines, an exceptional model railroad exhibit and a historic village to experience including two resident goats to visit with.

Gates are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the first train ride at 9:15 a.m., the last at 3:40 p.m. at 586 Wiscasset Road (Route 27), Boothbay.

Tickets are available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.railwayvillage.org.  Tickets are $19 for regular seating and $24 for First Class for all guests two years and older (service charges and fee may apply. First Class offers single seats in the Victorian splendor of a recently restored historic coach with a mahogany interior and plush seats. You also get preferred boarding and unboarding and you will receive a special gift from the Boothbay Railway Village.

For more information and directions, contact the Boothbay Railway Village at 207-633-4727.

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