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 greeted by the No. 1 Engine when he pulls into Spencer for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014, presented by HIT Entertainment, and sponsored by MEGA Brands, a toy company, and all Hard Rock Hotels.
Also for the first time ever, Percy will join Thomas the Tank Engine on the rails at the N.C. Transportation Museum.
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.
Thomas and friends will be at the Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5.
The site is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each event day. Departure times for Thomas and Percy begin at 10 a.m. Fridays and 9:15 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The final ride times are 3:45 p.m. on Fridays, 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.dayouwiththomas.com or www.nctrans.org. Ticket prices are $22 Fridays, $24 weekends, ages 2 and up. Combination Thomas & Percy Caboose Train tickets are $27 Fridays, $29 weekends. Museum members receive a $2 discount (Saturday and Sunday only). The Percy Caboose Train is only available as a combination ticket. All tickets are ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
For more information and directions, contact the N.C. Transportation Museum by calling 704-636-2889 or online at www.nctrans.org.
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