Archive for September, 2007

Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine 
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 9, 2007 

Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg, in Lancaster County, for the “Day Out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour.” The event, which takes place through Saturday-Sept. 23, will be hosted by Strasburg Rail Road Route 741 East.

The tour provides an interactive family experience at every station, offering a variety of entertaining activities that reflect the local flavor of each stop. Guests can take a 20-minute ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine and have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway. Enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, which features stamps, temporary tattoos and arts and crafts. There also will be storytelling, videos and live music.

The Thomas train rides depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine, from 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. daily. Tickets for the tour are $16 for age 2 and older. Combo tickets, which include one ride with Thomas and one coach ride aboard the Strasburg Railroad, are $22 for age 3 and older. Children younger than 2 ride free. Details: 717-687-7522 or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.