All aboard!!
Little engineers won’t believe their eyes—or their ears! For the first time ever at Day Out With Thomas™, Thomas the Tank Engine™ will be able to talk to his fans. Boys and girls will be cheerfully greeted by the #1 Engine when he pulls into Sam Shortline for Day Out with Thomas™: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 October 17-19 and October 25-26.
This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt®, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. The tour, now in its 19th year, will make stops in 42 U.S. cities and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2014.
** A 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine on a real railroad
** Meet and take photos with Sir Topham Hatt™
** Covered Imagination Station with kids arts and crafts
** Storytelling and Videos
** Meet and take photos with Ga. State Parks "GOPHER"
** Inflatable “bouncy” house
** Maze and mini-golf
** Face painting and temporary tattoos
** Large souvenir shop with Thomas toys and apparel
October 17-19, October 25-26
Trains depart every 45 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Located at the Georgia Veterans State Park 2459 Hwy 280 West at Cannon Road, Cordele, Ga. 
Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Ticket prices are $21 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
For more information and directions, contact the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 229-276-0755,www.samshortline.com.
For information on Thomas & Friends, visit www.thomasandfriends.com
