Thomas the Train Engine returning to Medina next 2 weekends
Photos by Tom Rivers: Thomas the Train Engine departs for a 25-minute train ride in May 2018. The Medina Railroad Museum is hosting Thomas this weekend and also next weekend. About 8,000 people typically ride the train during its stay in Medina.
MEDINA – Thomas the Tank Engine will be back in Medina the next two weekends for Day Out with Thomas. The popular attraction was last in Medina in May 2023. Thomas is hosted by the Medina Railroad Museum.
The famed storybook train will arrive in Medina for rides and special activities for two weekends, Sept. 20 and 21, and Sept. 27 and 28.
Rides with Thomas will depart the station each day, beginning at 9:15 a.m. until 4:25 p.m. each weekend day.
Tickets are $26 and include the ride with Thomas, admission to Medina Railroad Museum, a meeting with Sir Topham Hat and a wide variety of children’s activities in Celebration Station. Also featured will be a gift tent with hundreds of Thomas-themed toys, souvenirs and gifts.
Thomas first came to Medina Railroad Museum in 2005, and for more than 15 years attracted several thousand visitors annually.
Food trucks from Greenlief and Nona’s Kitchen will be on site to provide food for attendees.
Also entertaining on the grounds will be Marty the Magician.
Ticket information is available on the museum’s website at www.medinarailroadmuseum.org.
Conductors and passengers wave as the train departs and heads west in May 2018.
