Day Out With Thomas (TM)
Hop on board for a 25 minute real train ride with Thomas. Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, stop in the party corner for lawn game fun, have a blast in the bubble zone & check out the gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag! We’re back on track for delivering fun & memories across the US. Capacity will be limited and advance tickets are strongly encouraged.
The event at the N.C. Transportation Museum includes Thomas and Percy train rides, children’s hay bale maze, bubble area, games and activities, model train layouts, food vendors, picnic shelters, a large gift shop, plus three exhibit buildings featuring North Carolina’s transportation history with rail cars, antique automobiles and a Wright Brothers flyer replica.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS OR REGULATIONS:
Enhanced safety protocols in place. All Day Out With Thomas™ events will be required to follow local government guidelines. Advance reservations strongly encouraged.
In accordance with COVID-19 considerations and health orders, cloth face masks are required on the train, in exhibit buildings, in the Gift Station, and are recommended anywhere social distancing of at least six feet is not possible.
TSA requires the proper wearing of face masks on the train for everyone ages two and up, unless a person is unable to properly wear a face mask due to a condition protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Enhanced cleaning protocols have been implemented on the train and throughout the site. Museum capacity is at 100%. Train cars will be sanitized between each ride. The museum will follow current COVID-19 protocols in effect at the time of event. Visitors should come prepared with face masks. Advanced purchasing is strongly encouraged for the train ride due to capacity limitations.
In accordance with CDC and other guidelines, access to some areas and exhibits will be limited or restricted. The museum is walking intensive and involves entering and exiting several buildings and outside areas. Visitors with mobility issues are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs, walkers, etc., as required. One car of the train is equipped for ADA accessibility including wheelchair spaces and the availability of a wheelchair lift. The other cars on the train are not ADA accessible due to the vintage nature of their construction.