Day out with Thomas events invite children, parents, and grandparents to enter the magical world of Thomas & Friends at heritage railways throughout the UK. Family visitors to our activity-filled events can meet, touch, and ride behind their favourite Number 1 Blue Engine. 'Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller', is also in attendance at all events to ensure that the engines are behaving well and that Thomas is being really useful. Experience the unique opportunity of meeting your favourite classic character, Thomas the Tank Engine, at a heritage railway near you. Please contact the railway of your choice to book your tickets. Certain events can be booked online via TicketWeb, please view the Day Out with Thomas 2009 Calendar.