By CAITLIN MCARTHUR
Thomas the Tank Engine, the Fat Controller and Diesel are set to chug into Puffing Billy’s Emerald Town Station this spring, delighting train enthusiasts all over.
The famous tanker will make the trip for the second time this year as Puffing Billy prepares to host ‘A day out with Thomas’ for the weekends of October and November. Puffing Billy Chief Executive Officer John Robinson said world’s most famous steam engine visit to Australia’s most famous steam train was a truly magical event.
Thomas and friends have been visiting Puffing Billy for over 10 years now and Mr Robinson said the team was looking forward to welcoming them back.
The event offers amusements for young and old, with an assortment of attractions from face painting to an animal nursery and Green Bulgy Bus rides, but the highlight of the day is a train ride with Thomas.
Mr Robinson invited Thomas lovers to come down to Emerald Town Station for a day of family fun, promising a day which would impress even the most dedicated Thomas fans.
Thomas and Diesel will be running train rides back and forth along the picturesque mountain track up to four times a day followed by a pantomime show featuring Thomas and the Fat Controller.
The rides run for 20 minutes, with the first train of the day leaving the station at 9am and the last at 1.45. The event will run until 3.30 in the afternoon.
Tickets go on sale on the first of August. Tickets are $26 for adults and children over four and $15 for toddlers (one to three years).
Bookings are essential and can be made via the online booking system at puffingbilly.com.au
