Thomas the tank engine (Day out with Thomas) at the Great Central Railway May 2008

Let the REAL Thomas take you for a ride on his special train!

Meet "Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller".

Also, enjoy a trip behind one of the Express engines and on Daisy the DMU!

There will also be all inclusive children's magic, puppet and singing shows, a fun size traction engine and 5" miniature railway rides.

Thomas's special shuttle will leave from Loughborough at regular intervals between 10:00 to 4:00pm.

The "main line" train service starts from Loughborough at 10:00 and Leicester at 11:00. Plenty of trains throughout the day, until 4:00pm.

If your thinking of going to Loughborough by road, why not park at Quorn station and start your visit there?

Then Thomas whistled “Peep peep, have a Great Day Out!”

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Child rates are for children aged 2 - 15 years inclusive.
Privilege fares are applicable to Friends of the Great Central Main Line, MLST, BR and HRA pass holders.
Reciprocal 'Free Travel' arrangements with other heritage railways for their volunteers and staff are suspended for this event, although persons normally eligible for this will be able to buy tickets at the privilege rate.
There are no short journey or platform tickets available for this event.
The locomotive shed area is closed to the public for this event

Advance tickets available via Ticketweb
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