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Museum set for close encounter of the blue kind
The National Railway Museum (NRM) has announced its annual ‘Day Out with Thomas’ event is set to be the most child–accessible to date.
This year, ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ will be more accessible than ever to his young fans at the NRM, with visitors being able to see the Number 1 blue engine on static display in the museum’s very own ‘Engine Shed.’
Visitors to the February half-term event, (9-24 February 2008), will also enjoy the chance to ride behind ‘Percy’ with ‘Annie and Clarabel’ or on the ‘Troublesome Trucks’ behind ‘Diesel.’ As ever, ‘Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller’ will be keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings.
As well as the train rides, there will be five workshops available to children attending the event, including flag, badge and mask making, as well as designing a ‘Thomas’ postcard and railway ticket.
In addition, the ‘Thomas’ stories will be brought to life with theatre performances and visitors will also enjoy face painting and interactive games.
Jim Lowe, Visitor Operations Manager at the NRM, said:
“This year’s ‘Day Out with Thomas’ event offers the ideal opportunity for children to get up close to ‘Thomas’ - particularly important for any youngsters with mobility problems. Our jam-packed fortnight of activities teaches children a range of vital skills, from design to rail safety and we feel this year’s ‘close encounter of the blue kind’ is a perfect day out for all the family!”
18 December 2007