Day Out with Thomas™: The Party Tour is Heading to Essex Station for a Train Ride Adventure

April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4

We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as these events sell out each year!  Arrive early to enjoy all the included activities!  

Thomas & Friends will be here on April 26-27 & May 3-4 with departure times every 45 minutes from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Passengers select a departure time when purchasing a ticket (ride is approx. 25 minutes), but can enjoy fun-filled family activities all day long!

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and we’re celebrating big this year for Thomas’s 80^th Birthday. Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour will be stopping at Essex Station!

Day Out With Thomas is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the world. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy. Activities include live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and shopping at the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag.

Thomas & Friends marks its 80th anniversary this year, celebrating eight decades of entertaining children and families with its timeless railway adventures. Since its debut in 1945, the beloved franchise continues to captivate young fans with new and exciting adventures.

Discounted group rates available

Advanced purchase is recommended

Free parking

Ticket sales are final

Events are rain or shine