The phenomenon known as Thomas the Tank Engine has passed through a couple of generations and it’s not slowing down if the rainy day crowd at the Boothbay Railway Village is any indication.

“A Day Out With Thomas” event has once again arrived at the Railway Village and Friday was the first of three straight days of fun and activities which come along with the price of the ticket to ride the rails with the storybook engine in the lead. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9, 10 and 11, Thomas will make a return visit.

Sir Topham Hatt was hard to find on Friday (we are sure he was there but we must have missed him while we were riding the train), but the children enjoyed the many other stations of entertainment, including the self-propelled Kranky Karts, Imagination Station with arts and crafts, toy trains and more, and jumping in the inflatable castle. Kids were getting Thomas & Friends tattoos, taking a break and watching Thomas videos, or enjoying lunch under the big tent. Hayrides and barrel rides were provided and the entire Railway Village facility was open for all to enjoy.

Thomas provides 12 different departures from the station, beginning at 9:15 and ending at around 4 p.m.

For more information and tickets, call the Boothbay Railway Village at 207-633-4727.