Thomas the Tank Engine brings his star power to Medina

Photos by Ginny Kropf: (Left) In front, Brooks, Kate and Hadley Fitzsimmons of Rochester and Beckett Reghtck of Spencerport get their picture taken in front of Thomas the Tank Engine during the first day of Day Out with Thomas today at the Medina Railroad Museum. (Right) Cody Catlin has been a conductor at Medina Railroad Museum events since 2016. Here, he boards passengers for the first ride with Thomas the Tank Engine this morning.

MEDINA – For the first time since 2023, Thomas the Tank Engine has returned to Medina Railroad Museum for a two-weekend schedule of excursions.

Thomas rolled into the station this morning to the delight of parents and children, who lined up on the tracks for pictures with the storybook engine.

Keith Ewanyk of Spencerport, holding 2-year-old grandson, Beckett, said this was his first time to Medina Railroad Museum, and they came because a train ride was special. Ewanyk said “Gigi” (Grandma) was probably buying Keith a Thomas T-shirt or hat.

A gift tent was set up on the deck of Medina Railroad Museum, offering a variety of Thomas-themed gifts, toys, clothing and games.

Marissa Fitzsimmons of Rochester said her children all like Thomas. They have been to Medina Railroad Museum to see the Polar Express, but this was the first time for Thomas.

“We are train lovers,” she said.

Tickets to ride the train also included a variety of events in Celebration Station, and food trucks were conveniently stationed on the grounds.

Thomas’ run will continue Sunday and next Saturday and Sunday. Tickets may still be purchased on the Museum’s website.

Thomas the Tank Engine passes a tank car on his way out of the station this morning at Medina Railroad Museum.