Join Thomas & Friends for a fantastic adventure on the Watercress Line in August. Young fans of the popular steam locomotive and their families are invited to climb on board at Ropley station for a Day Out With Thomas™ between Saturday 7 August and Sunday 15 August.

Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty will be joining in the fun at the railway. Adding to the excitement, The Fat Controller, Diesel, Toad and Duck will be special guests when Rusty and Dusty host their outdoor entertainment shows for all the family to enjoy. 

There will also be a chance to make special memories by meeting The Fat Controller and Rusty and Dusty. Other activities include unlimited rides on the miniature railway, children’s vintage fairground rides and completing the ‘Passport to Adventure’ with a Day Out With Thomas Junior Engineer’s certificate to collect on completion. 

Watercress Line general manager Simon Baggott said: “Make your children’s school summer holiday even more memorable this year with Day Out With Thomas at the Watercress Line.

“Thomas the Tank Engine, The Fat Controller, Rusty & Dusty will be waiting to welcome you at Ropley Station and there’s a full day of thrills in store.

All activities and rides are included in the ticket price, which starts from £35 for two and £65 for four people (a booking fee will be added to the ticket price). There’s no entry fee for children under two years. Seats for the Thomas train ride must be pre-booked ahead of time as seats will be allocated to continue social distancing. Parking at Ropley Station is free of charge.

For more information and to book tickets, visit https://watercressline.co.uk/day-out-with-thomas/