Thomas the Tank Engine in the Forest of Dean

Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive friends are timetabled to make some special appearances in the Forest of Dean this summer, at the Dean Forest Railway.

Thomas the Tank Engine, the cheeky blue train who has delighted children for decades, will be returning to the Dean Forest Railway in the summer – with Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, in attendance to keep matters at hand.

Promising a wonderful fun-packed day out for all three generations of the family, there will be train rides, face painting, Punch and Judy shows, a miniature railway, children’s roundabout, on-train entertainment and more.

The Imagination Station will host children’s colouring, toys, temporary Thomas tattoos, Thomas stories and DVDs.

There will be live re-enactments with the Troublesome Trucks and Devious Diesel causing all sorts of mischief – with photo opportunities galore for fans of the famous book and television series alike. While the chance to see Dean Forest Railway’s own Wilbert the Forest Engine back in service following a lengthy overhaul is sure to be a particular highlight.

Plus, in addition to plenty of car parking, an award-winning museum and a plethora of things to do for the ticket price – organisers also say the Dean Forest Railway shop is home to one of the best Thomas collections around.

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