Let's Get Colorful! Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day full of colorful adventures! All aboard an interactive train ride with Thomas to earn your Color Badge, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and get creative exploring the Color Corner. For even more fun, mix it up in the Play Pod with lawn games, snap eye-catching photo ops, enjoy live entertainment, check out the exclusive pop-up gift shop and more! Day Out With Thomas is headed to heritage railways across the country bringing a celebration of color to a station near you!
 
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 Thomas train is equipped for ADA accessibility including several wheelchair spaces and companion seating.  One car of the Percy train is equipped for ADA accessibility with two wheelchair spaces and companion seating.  Both trains have access to a wheelchair lift for loading into ADA designated cars.  The other cars on the trains are not ADA accessible due to the vintage nature of their construction.

Day Out With Thomas ™ event admission is required for access to the N.C. Transportation Museum and all activities during Day Out With Thomas ™ event days.