Day Out with Thomas

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are rolling into town. 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. 

Since Thomas the Tank Engine left the depot more than 70 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 life lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.

• Take a Ride Behind the #1 Blue Engine Thomas
• Add-on a Second Ride behind Thomas’ friend Percy
• Photo Ops with Thomas, Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt
• Live Musical Performances
• Musical Games
• Bounce Houses
• Balloon Twister
• Petting Zoo
• Toy Play in the Play Pod Tent
• Family games in the Dream Big Corner
• Model Railroad Exhibits, including an exhibit where guests can be the engineer!
• Enjoy a Picnic in Holstrom Park -bring your own or visit our Food Vendors
• Race your Family through the Hay Maze
• Story Time, hosted by local public libraries (not available 11/11)

📅 Dates & Times

November 5, 6, 11, 12, & 13 2022

11 am - 4 pm 

It is recommended that guests arrive at the event at least one hour before their scheduled departure. Feel free to come as early as you’d like to enjoy all of the other activities before your train ride!  Your ride on the train with Thomas is approximately 20 minutes. If you purchase an additional add-on ticket to ride on Percy, that ride is approximately 15 minutes. The train follows the tracks within and along the Museum Campus.

📍 Venue

Southern California Railway Museum

2201 S. “A” Street, Perris CA 92570

(951) 943-3020 

👪 Age requirement

All Ages

🎫 Tickets/Price

Thomas Train $21 - $25

Children under 1 are free 

Buy Tickets Online  

🅿️ Parking

There is parking available on site and is free. 

🌎 Event Website

Southern California Railway Museum

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