The return of Thomas the Tank Engine

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is welcoming back Thomas the Tank Engine for 2011. After several years of absence, Thomas is set to roll into the East Lancashire Railway with the announcement of three weekends of 'Days Out With Thomas'.

All fans of the little blue engine are invited to come and spend the day with Thomas and his friends on three special ‘Days Out With Thomas’ event weekends in the months of May, August and October.

Andy Morris, general manager said:“They say you never miss something ‘til it’s gone and that’s certainly true as far as the ELR and ‘Days Out With Thomas’ is concerned.

“It has effectively been three years in the doldrums as far as our appeal to the family market is concerned and we’re absolutely over the moon that we can again present a great day out for the kids and their parents.

“The railway has proved in the past how successful it can be in putting on the Thomas the Tank Engine events and we’re really looking forward to seeing the little blue engine back on our tracks.”

A Day Out With Thomas is an exciting and fun-filled way for children and adults alike to enter the world of Thomas and friends and enjoy a full day out. Activities will run throughout the weekends including face painting, story reading, Punch and Judy, circus and magic workshops, Thomas temporary tattoos and craft activities, Thomas live re-enactments and other railway based activities.

For more information about dates, times and prices please visit the East Lancashire Railway website at www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk