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Day Out With Thomas is Back on the Sam Shortline

October 24, 2019

Hurricane Michael put a damper on the annual train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine last year but the event has roared back for 2019, better than ever. Day Out With Thomas™ offers children and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, the No. 1 blue engine, and enjoy a day of fun-filled Thomas & Friends™ themed activities: 

  • A 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine on a real railroad
  • Meet and take photos with Sir Topham Hatt™
  • Covered Imagination Station with kids arts and crafts
  • Storytelling and Videos
  • Meet and take photos with Ga. State Parks “GOPHER”
  • Inflatable “bouncy” house
  • Hay bale maze
  • and mini-golf
  • Face painting and temporary tattoos
  • Large souvenir shop with Thomas toys and apparel

Vendors will sell burgers, sandwiches, cotton candy, ice cream, lemonade, and other snacks.  Thomas the Tank Engine™ is presented by HIT Entertainment, a worldwide leader in children’s entertainment.

This weekend only, October 26 & 27, Thomas will visit the SAM Shortline Railroad at Georgia Veterans State Park in southwest Georgia. Families can spend a whole day with the beloved storybook engine, Sir Topham Hatt and other friends. Thomas departs at 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:00 pm each day, rain or shine, from the state park. Saturday & Sunday Tickets are $22 per person (Ages 2 & up) plus tax & handling.

HOW

For tickets and information visit https://samshortline.com/day-out-with-thomas-the-tank-engine/ or call (229) 276-0755