Australia's BIGGEST Thomas & Friends event!
Thomas the Tank Engine and The Fat Controller, along with their friends, are spending their summertime holidays downunder at The Workshops Rail Museum, just 40 mins from the centre of Brisbane, and 70 mins from the Gold Coast.
Don't miss your chance to meet Thomas and The Fat Controller in person with daily storytelling sessions. Dive into the Thomas Play Pit, discover the Nippers Railway kids zone and get hands-on with train simulators and interactive exhibits.
Wander the Museum and spot Douglas, Donald, Edward, George the Steamroller plus Annie and Clarabel, and see Thomas travelling throughout the sunshine state on the Museum's huge model railway.
It's BIG LOUD FUN!
North Street, North Ipswich
Open daily 9:30am to 5:00pm
www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Day out with Thomas 2012 Hotline – (07) 3432 5197
Adults $19, Children $11, Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $57.
Dates: 13 - 15 April
Board the special Thomas train at Clarence, and meet Sir Topham Hatt and Mr Conductor. Thomas travels along the unique Zig Zag Railway to the bottom where there is a jumping castle, merry-go-round, model railways, and more fun Thomas things to do! You then board the train again for the trip back to Clarence. You need to book early for these events as they are very popular.
Contact Zig Zag Railway on (02) 6355 2955 or visit www.zigzagrailway.com.au.
See Thomas the Tank Engine in steam at Puffing Billy's Emerald Town Station.
Upcoming Dates:
March 3 & 4, 17 & 18, 24 & 25
WHERE:
Queenscliff Railway Station
20 Symonds Street, Queenscliff (bottom of Hesse Street)
TIMES:
Gates open at 10.00am and close at 4.00pm
TICKET INCLUDES:
Train ride behind Oliver or Dodge (40 minutes return)
Troublesome Truck rides with Thomas the Tank Engine
Live re-enactments with Thomas and other characters
Bulgy the double decker bus
Photos opportunities galore, including Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt
'Junior Engineer' certificates and stickers for all children
Thomas movie theatre screenings
Thomas imagination station colour-in-competition
Unique Thomas tattoos for children of all ages
Jumping castles
Visit Henry to sit in the drivers seat and blow his whistle
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Thomas and Friends merchandise and Bellarine Railway souvenirs
Thomas balloons
Sausage sizzle, snacks, hot/cold drinks and ice-creams
EVENT INFORMATION:
Please visit www.bellarinerailway.com.au for more details about our upcoming event
PRICES:
Adults $22.00 (AUD)
Children 4 to 15 years $22.00 (AUD)
Toddler 1 to 3 years $12.00 (AUD)
Under 1 year No charge
Family 2 adults / 3 kids or 1 adult / 5 kids $85.00 (AUD)
Glenbrook Station Rd, Glenbrook, near Waiuku New Zealand.
Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 March
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 November
Ride behind Thomas in his trucks, see Rusty and Trevor, and ride in Bulgy the Double Decker Bus. As well as the Thomas rides, two steam trains will operate 12km return trips on the Railway between Glenbrook and Fernleigh. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will keep all the engines under control. Many children’s activities are also planned, and a variety of refreshments will be available to enjoy at the station or in the shady picnic area. Thomas merchandise will also be on sale.
Visit our website www.railfan.org.nz or phone +64 9 636 9361 for further details.
Entertainment Plus Australia has a great Thomas the Trackless Train to ride in various shopping centres around Victoria and he occasionally visits NSW. The price is $4.00 per ride. For more information on where Thomas will be visiting go to www.train.rides.com.au/thomas or call 0418 170 338.
7 July – 15 July 2012
Take a journey into railway history at the National Railway Museum. Climb into the cabs of giant steam engines, walk through elegant carriages, enjoy free train rides and interactive and educational displays.
Come ride along with Thomas the Tank Engine during the July School holidays. Have your picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy, arts, crafts and storytelling. For details contact National Railway Museum on (08) 8341 1690 or visit: www.natrailmuseum.org.au
May/July and October 2012
Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends of all ages at Trainworks, Thirlmere. A great day out for all the family! Take a genuine steam train ride from Sodor Island Railway Station pulled by Donald, travel on Toby the Tram and see Henry as he shunts the Troublesome Trucks.
The Fat Controller will oversee all of the exciting activities on offer including jumping castles, face painting, mini Thomas rides, storytelling, Imagination Station, movie station, Photo Opportunities for the family with Thomas, and much more! Ticket price includes all onsite activities. Bookings essential - visit www.trainworks.com.au or call 02 4681 8001.
Open 10am-4pm every weekend and everyday during the NSW school holidays, The Train Shed in Luddenham (between Penrith & Liverpool in Sydney, NSW) has a great Thomas miniature railway to ride on, which costs $4.00 per child. With no admission fee, it is a great place for a family picnic, or you can have a Thomas Birthday Party - see the website for all the details. Plus their portable track can be seen at the following locations in 2010:
For more information visit www.thetrainshed.com.au or call (02) 4739 0199
Thomas & Friends™ has announced that it will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record™ for the Longest Toy Train Track.
With construction set to commence at The Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich, Australia, the toy train track is set to break the Guinness World Record™ held by Japan. The Thomas-themed toy train track, built using Thomas the Tank Engine™ Fisher-Price® TrackMaster™ pieces, will measure 2.014 kilometres when completed, making it 364 metres longer than the previously-held record, which was built at Mediage/Aqua City, Odaiba, Japan on the 23rd August 2006.
The toy train track has been engineered using 10,197 pieces of track, includes 40 Thomas & Friends engines, 40 stations, and will wind its way past some of Australia's most famous landmarks - the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Uluru, Flinders Street Station and Kangaroo Island.
Pallets of Fisher-Price® Thomas & Friends TrackMaster sets are being flown in especially to Ipswich, Queensland, and the record-breaking track has been registered with the Guinness Book of World Records™ in the UK.
The record-breaking toy train track will be on display to the general public at The Workshops Rail Museum on Saturday 6th of November, with families invited to be present for the official completion and judging event to be held on the Saturday. Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller, will also be on hand to ensure the judging runs smoothly and on time. For ticket information, please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Meagan Reay, Marketing Director at Mattel, Australia said, "We are extremely excited that Thomas is a part of this world record attempt. Thomas is the most loved train in the world, so it's fitting that he should continue to set new records on a global stage. The track is a phenomenal feat, and we thank The Workshops Rail Museum and model builder Ray Murphy for their help to create this record-breaker."
Tom Punch, Managing Director of Haven Licensing, Australian Agent for Thomas & Friends said, "Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool boys brand in the world, and we are thrilled to be able to bring this world record to Thomas fans in Australia."
Andrew Moritz, Director of The Workshops Rail Museum, said, "Being the largest Day Out With Thomas live events partner in Australia, we're delighted to host this world record at The Workshops Rail Museum ahead of our annual Day Out With Thomas event, starting on 26th December 2010."
