The Whole Family Will Enjoy Riding On A Real-Life Thomas The Tank Engine In Texas This Fall
By Katie Lawrence|Published September 13, 2023
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Choo-choo! Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into the Grapevine Vintage Railroad in Texas this fall, and if you have little ones, it’s a can’t-miss event. The Day Out with Thomas train ride is only here for two weekends in October, so be sure to snag tickets as soon as you can. Guests enjoy seven hours of fun-filled activities, including a ride on a real Thomas the Tank Engine coach, meet-and-greets with familiar faces from the TV show, and more.
It's always a good time on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Various themed train rides are offered all year, and the historic, 1920s coaches provide an authentic experience that will whisk you back to the heyday of the locomotive era.
Most of the excursions are family-friendly, but kids especially love the annual Day Out with Thomas ride inspired by the British kid's TV show "Thomas & Friends."
This highly anticipated event lets passengers climb aboard a real-life Thomas the Tank Engine coach. Not only that, but the day is also jam-packed with other activities such as live entertainment and arts and crafts.
Guests will get the rare opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt and create memories that are guaranteed to last a lifetime. Don't forget to bring a high-quality camera along for the ride because you'll want to document the trip from start to finish.
The ride lasts from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. That gives you seven full hours to escape into a storybook world of childhood whimsy, and I promise both kids and adults will have a great time.
The dates for this year's Day Out with Thomas event are October 13-15 and October 20-22. Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to snag yours as soon as possible.
Have you ever embarked on this fun, family-friendly train trip? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments! Check out our previous article to learn about SEA LIFE Aquarium, another all-ages attraction in Grapevine that’s home to Texas’ only 360-degree ocean tunnel.
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