TV favourite Thomas the Tank Engine is back at East Lancashire Railway this year for the popular Day Out With Thomas events.
The family day out includes rides on Thomas, the chance to meet the Fat Controller and performances from Rusty and Dusty, Sodor's cheeky station sweepers.
There's more track side entertainment too at the Imagination Station, where kids can play with their favourite Thomas and Friends toys and books.
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It's a hugely popular event among young fans of the show and gives families a 30-minute trip through the picturesque Irwell Valley to the beautiful Ramsbottom station.
Rides are running across the May bank holiday weekend from April 30 to May 2 and then on the weekends of August 6 to 7 and October 1 to 2.
The fun continues across the road at Bury Transport Museum, where tickets gain you entry to enjoy funfair rides, magicians, balloon modelling and face painting.
Lorna Massey, sales and events manager at ELR, said: “We are delighted to welcome back Thomas the Tank Engine to the ELR’s tracks over a number of weekends from April to October.
“As one of our most popular experiences, the Day Out With Thomas events are a key fixture on the ELR’s calendar.
“Thomas is a much-loved childhood character for people of all generations, so the event always brings as much joy to children as it does to parents and grandparents.
“As well as taking a trip through Lancashire on Thomas, visitors will also meet Sodor’s Rusty and Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a host of activities off board, so the experience will be a fun day out for all the family.”
Advanced tickets are recommended and tickets are priced at £66 for a family of four (two adults and two children) and £44.40 for one adult and two children. Booking fees apply. Visit the website to book.
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