Mid-Hants Railway Ltd > Day Out With Thomas

There is so much to see and do for all the family as you travel the full length of the ten mile line behind one of Thomas� steam engine friends or Daisy the diesel railcar. The full round trip is ideal for an onboard picnic, or you can hop on and off as you visit each station.

Thomas stays at Ropley station where he gives short rides once the big passenger trains have passed through. Toad will also be giving rides here hauled by another of Thomas� friends and Sir Topham Hat, the Fat Controller, is on hand to ensure everyone behaves; even those troublesome trucks! Free children�s entertainment is provided by Mr Wizard and there�s sure to be a special sing-song and cake for Thomas. Plus there�s a bouncy castle slide and miniature railway for all to enjoy. Refreshment stands, picnic areas and FREE buggy parking are available too.

Diesel will be giving cab and brake van rides all day at Alresford station where families will also find Bulgy and Trevor on static display outside the station entrance. Visit the �Imagination Station� in the Old Goods Shed with Thomas toy trains, colouring, face painting and DVD showing �Hero of the Rails�, the all new Thomas CG-animation.

The �Day Out With Thomas� event starts each day at 9.30 am and finishes at around 4.30 pm, with passenger trains departing at regular intervals. The travel ticket gives you all day unlimited travel on the passenger trains, miniature railway and character rides and all of the entertainment is FREE. We recommend that you arrive before lunch so that you have time to fit everything in!

Your travel ticket includes:

Freedom to travel all day on steam hauled trains such as 'Henry' or 'Daisy' the diesel railcar.

FREE activity sheet.

FREE 'live' entertainment with Mr Wizard shows and a bouncy castle/slide on Ropley picnic area.

FREE rides with 'Thomas' and 'Toad'

FREE face painting, colouring and DVD shows.

FREE Thomas and Friends Driver's Certificate.

Facilities on site include:

FREE car parking at ropley station in a large field.

FREE buggy parking and picnic storage in a marquee at Ropley station.

Baby feeding and nappy changing areas at Ropley station.

Hot and cold food and drinks available to purchase from stands at Ropley picnic area plus the West Country Buffet at Alresford station.

Toilets available on the steam trains and at all stations. Baby changing facilities at Alton, Ropley and Alresford Old Goods Shed building.

'Day Out With Thomas' gift shops at Alton, Ropley and Alresford.

Picnic sites overlooking Alresford and Ropley stations.

Trains run approx every 30-40 minutes from 9.35am to 4.30pm, you will be given an information and timetable sheet on arrival.
We advise that you arrive before lunch to make the most of your 'Day out with Thomas'.

Please note that these activities and facilities are all subject to confirmation.

Entry to Thomas events is by travel ticket only.

Children under two years of age travel FREE

Tickets can be booked in advance, which we recommend, or purchase them on the day of your visit (subject to availability)

Tickets will cost the same price as pre-booked if purchased on the day of your visit.

To advance book disabled concessions please call Reservations on 01962 733810

Entry to special events is by travel ticket only. Site/platform only tickets, discount vouchers - including Tesco 'Days Out' vouchers,
or intermediate fares are NOT PERMITTED for this event.

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Day Out With Thomas�

Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends�

Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry
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