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A Day out with Thomas the Train Returns in August!

Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets!

By H. Carlin July 28, 2022

A Day out with Thomas returns to the 

Delaware River Railroad Excursions 

August 12, 13, & 14!

Day Out With Thomas is a family event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with classic storybook friend Thomas the Tank Engine . Parents, grandparents and siblings join their aspiring engineers in the fun. 

The Day Out With Thomas experience will engineer miles of smiles for the whole family and introduce a new generation to the timeless excitement of railroading. 

The train pulled by Thomas leaves every hour on the hour, 10AM to 5PM. You may also ride the River Train along the scenic Delaware River to Carperntersville, New Jersey ( an hour and fifteen minute round trip). 

For an added adventure take the River Train to the Ol' Susquehanna Mine , enjoy, History and learn how to pan for Gem Stones that you can take home!.

The trips pulled by Thomas take you along the beautiful Delaware River to North Carpentersville New Jersey, a 25 minute ride. The River Train follows the same route journeying further along the river to Edingers with a brief stop at the "Old Susquehanna" gem stone mine. 

At the mine you may get off , visit the mine and learn how to pan for gems. Each passenger receives a bag of mine tiling's, a brief history of the mine and use of the sluice to prospect for their very own gem stones they can bring home!

You may also purchase tickets the day of the event for all trains although we advise that you purchase your tickets in advance. Trains to and from the mine depart every hour. Stay at the mine as little as an hour or as long as you like!

ACTIVITIES:

  • Juggler
  • Ventriloquist
  • The Grand Master Band Wagon- the countries largest Fair Organ
  • Spin Art
  • temporary tattoos
  • petting ZOO
  • Train Layout
  • Thomas Video viewing
  • Much More!  

Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to head to the Exclusive Pop Up gift shop for toys and swag!

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LOCATION:

The Delaware River Railroad Excursions

100 Elizabeth Street

Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865

TICKET PRICES

  • Adult: $22/ea
  • Child (3 and up): $22
  • Children under Two(2) are FREE

TRAIN DEPARTS ON:

  • Friday, August 12
  • Saturday, August 13
  • Sunday, August 14

TRAIN TIMES

  • 10AM
  • 11AM
  • 12PM
  • 1PM
  • 2PM
  • 3PM
  • 4PM
  • 5PM

Thomas Train ride is 25 Minutes. Each child receives a Jr. Engineer Certificate


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