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MEDIA CONTACT:
Leigh Lyons
Office 817-410-3195/ Cell 817-903-9424
LLyons@GrapevineTexasUSA.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
All Aboard For Day Out With ThomasTM on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad April 12, 13, 14 and April 19, 20, 21
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (March 18, 2013) - Train fans of all ages will want to hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for Day Out With Thomas April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. If your little ones love Thomas the Tank EngineTM, bring the entire family to enjoy this special opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine at regional heritage railroads across the country. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
The event features an approximately 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & FriendsTM themed entertainment, storytelling, live music, building with Mega Bloks®, temporary tattoos of Island of Sodor friends and an Imagination Station with arts & crafts and more. Little engineers will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor.
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, Thomas & Friends is a rite of passage that inspires the imagination while teaching the life lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.
Details for Day Out With Thomas:
What: Day Out With Thomas
When: April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21
Time: Trains depart every 45 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. The last train departs at 5:15 p.m.
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine
Tickets: On Friday, April 12 and 19 Tickets are $17 per person ages 24 months and up. On Saturday, April 13 and 20 and Sunday, April 14 and 21, tickets are $20 per person, ages 24 months and up. Children under 24 months may ride free but must sit in a parent's lap. Advanced purchase is highly recommended due to the popularity of this event. Tickets can be purchased from www.TicketWeb.com or by calling 866-468-7630.
For more information about experiencing Day Out With Thomas, call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-457-6338 or 817-410-3185 or visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
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