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Many Springfield Area families recommend this quick day trip for your Thomas the Train fans!
Head up to Union Illinois (Under a 4 hour drive north of Springfield) 815-923-4000 or 1-800- BIG-RAIL
Thomas and Friends: Classic Storybook Engine Chugs Into A Station Near You!
The Illinois Railway Museum is pleased to announce our 2009 Day Out With Thomas event.
- Friday, August 14th
- Saturday, August 15th
- Sunday, August 16th
- Saturday, August 22nd
- Sunday, August 23rd
The Ticket price is $18.00 each. All riders of the train with Thomas the Tank EngineTM who have passed their second birthday must have a ticket.
Day Out With Thomas tickets include one train ride with Thomas the Tank EngineTM for the trip specified on the Day Out With Thomas ticket, unlimited rides on all other trains and streetcars; all entertainment (puppet shows, live music, magic shows, etc.); and access to all Museum exhibits on the date specified on the ticket. Food, snacks and beverages will be available at several locations around the Museum grounds.
Activities during the Day Out With Thomas event:
- 20-minute ride with Thomas the Tank EngineTM
- Meet Sir Topham HattTM
- Clowns
- Puppet Shows
- Magic Shows
- Live Music
- Thomas & FriendsTM Storytelling and Video Viewing
- Thomas & Friends Playtable
- Balloon Animals
- Thomas & Friends Coloring
- Make a greeting card with Stampin' Up!
- Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor Friends
Our parking is free and plentiful, and the parking lot will open at 7:30am every day.
The gate will open at 9:00am.
Visit the IRM website for more and to purchase your tickets online.

















Thomas will also be in Granite City, IL on October 10-11 & 17-18.