Day Out With Thomas™ is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ at regional heritage railroads across the country including the Northwest Railway Museum..

Since Thomas the Tank Engine left the depot more than 65 years ago, this Really Useful Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have chugged their way into the hearts of preschoolers and grownups worldwide. Based on The Railway Series of classic stories authored by a father who loved trains and wanted a shared experience with his son, Thomas & Friends™ is a rite of passage that inspires the imagination while teaching the life lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.

Day Out With Thomas is a family event that welcomes passengers of all ages.

At the Northwest Railway Museum's Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA in historic downtown Snoqualmie.

July 9, 10 11 & 16, 17, 18, 2010.

Member ticket sales begin March 15. Public ticket sales begin April 26.

$18

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Snoqualmie Depot or via the web.

Tickets are required for guests ages two and up.

A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, including Storytelling and Video Viewing, Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor friends, and an Imagination Station with Arts & Crafts and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor.

If purchased three weeks or more in advance of the event, guests will receive their tickets in the mail. Guests that purchase tickets closer to the event date can pick up their tickets at Will Call the day of the event.

There will be no refunds or exchanges.

Thomas the Tank Engine has traveled all the way from the Island of Sodor and has arrived Right on Time to take a ride with you and your family.

Yes, Sir Topham Hatt will take time away from his busy schedule as Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor to meet and take pictures with guests.

Due to the popularity of Day Out With Thomas, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. It is not uncommon for events to sell out. When purchasing tickets you will be asked to select a specific date and time for your ride with Thomas. Your ticket is valid only for that date and time.

Every 45 minutes beginning at 9 AM..

It is recommended that guests arrive at the event at least one hour before their scheduled departure.

Tickets are assigned by time. Guests must be together during boarding if they wish to sit together on the train.

25 minutes.

There is one train ride per ticket.

Exit 27 from eastbound I-90 or Exit 31 from westbound I-90. Follow the directional signs to downtown Snoqualmie.

There is little or no parking available on site however there is free parking at the Snoqualmie Middle School and a free shuttle to help you get from the parking lot to the event and back again.

There is no charge for parking..

Day Out With Thomas events take place rain or shine.

Absolutely! Guests are encouraged to capture their Day Out With Thomas memories for their photo album.

Local restaurants will be offering food on site including pizza, hot dogs, ice cream and beverages..

Day Out With Thomas is a family event that welcomes guests of all ages. There is even a designated area for "stroller parking" during the train ride.

Site is accessible however the railway coaches, which were built in 1912 - 1915 are not..

No pets are allowed at Day Out With Thomas.

Lodging is offered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah. Special rates are available for DOWT participants. Click here for arrangements for July 9 - 11. Click here for arrangements for July 16 - 18.

You can find the complete Day Out With Thomas 2010 schedule by clicking on  www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt.