As the largest fundraiser for the Museum, A Day Out With Thomas™ allows little engineers and their families to enjoy a 25-minute train ride with their favorite engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt®, and enjoy a day of fun activities including games, arts and crafts, live music, and much more! B had an awesome time! The museum is continuing to monitor Illinois state guidance as it affects our ability to welcome visitors back to our site, on even a restricted scale. Children can spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Green Bay, Wis., on June 12, 2019. Children ages 0-1 are free, but must sit on a lap for the train rides. Strasburg Rail Road’s first Day Out With Thomas event was held in 1998. Most Railroads open at 9am so be sure to explore all that the event has to offer. Families and aspiring engineers were able to ride a 15-ton replica of Thomas and enjoy train-themed activities. Can't wait until next year. The very first US based Day Out With Thomas event was held in Wisconsin in 1996. More About Day Out With Thomas Through Sunday. Tickets Everyone age 2 years old and older need an event ticket. Buy Day Out with Thomas tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site.