WIN Tickets to Thomas And Friends Train Ride #Giveaway

March 6, 2019 by 3 Comments

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him and his best friend Percy for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend the day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine and Percy pull into The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat on April 20, 27-28 and May 4-5 , 2019. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel.

This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and pose for photos on-site with his best friend Percy, stars of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and much more.  The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019.

WHO:                   Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy

WHAT:

  • A 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas at The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
  • Photo opportunity with talking Percy engine
  • A Meet & Greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
  • A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring a variety of activities.
  • A ‘Passport to Adventures’ booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion.
  • Thomas & Friends-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, giveaways, and more
  • Storytelling, video viewing and live music

WHEN:                 April 20, 27-28 and May 4-5

TIME:                    Train rides begin at 9:00 am and run every 45 minutes through 3:45 pm

WHERE:               The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426

Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.dayoutwiththomas.com. Ticket prices are $26.50 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

For more information and directions, contact The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat at 860-767-0103 or visit essexsteamtrain.com for more information.
For more information about the world of Thomas & Friends please visit: www.thomasandfriends.com, www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends

One of you can win a 4 pack of tickets on April 27 at 3:45pm.

Please use the RC below if you would like to enter to win. Good luck! Ends April 6, 2019.
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Try a Hobo Lunch on the Train

May 3, 2013 by 7 Comments

If your family is like mine, you have at least one kid that loves the train. We do train rides at every chance, with our favorite being the Strasburg Railroad in PA. While we love the train, sometimes you want to switch it up a little or add a little something to it. The hobo lunch is perfect way to bring the authentic feel of an old-time train ride without having to hop between moving cars or robbing the passengers while on horseback. 🙂

hobo lunchThe hobo lunch is available at the Strasburg Rail Road and includes your choice of Cheese Steak, Pulled Pork, sandwich or hot dog as your main dish. Each comes with potato chips, cookie, baked beans, and your choice of lemonade or iced tea. The real treat is the way each [Read more…]

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Strasburg Railroad- have some family fun!

May 26, 2011 by 15 Comments

(So says Little Man-) TRAINS RULE!

Little Man and a “Red Cap” friend, who is there to answer questions, help out, and make your day that much better 🙂

During our trip to Pennsylvania we went to a very cool destination. The Strasburg Railroad. Out in Lancaster, PA, located on Route 741, there is wonderful railroad station. Many train fanatics say it is the best in the USA for visitors and one of the most fantastic places left where you can actually ride in the old steam engines. This train station is large, restored and maintained beautifully, and you can feel the love that the conductors and employees have for their jobs. They are also AMAZING and so sweet to the kids.

With a Conductor- came to punch our tickets, stayed for a funny-face photo, LOL

While we were there, there was a school group on a filed trip as well as a retirement village out and about, taking some time to relax and enjoy the trains. They also have a great train museum. The [Read more…]

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