Day Out With Thomas™ at Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad is hosting Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll tour, June 12-15 & 18-21, 2026. The park will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Saturdays, June 13 & 20, the park will open at 9:00 a.m.

Absolutely! Day Out With Thomas is a family event that welcomes passengers of all ages and is especially geared towards toddlers and young children.

Yes, a date-specific ticket with a train ride time, is required for admission to the Day Out With Thomas event at Tweetsie Railroad.

Tickets for Day Out With Thomas at Tweetsie Railroad will go on sale in February.

Your Tweetsie Railroad Day Out With Thomas™ ticket is valid for a full-day park admission, one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, including the opportunity to have your photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor. There are no additional fees or taxes, and parking is always free at Tweetsie Railroad.

Yes, as a Golden Rail Season Pass holder you can reserve one free train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and unlimited daytime admission during the event. Reservations can be made online through your season pass portal or by calling the Ticket Office at 877-893-3874.

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Yes, due to the popularity of Day Out With Thomas and limited availability. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets online early to secure your preferred date and train departure time. It is not uncommon for events to sell out.

You should arrive at least one hour before your train ride departure time. However, we encourage you to arrive once the park opens at 10:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Saturdays) to enjoy a full day of family fun included with your ticket to Day Out With Thomas at Tweetsie Railroad.

Weekdays tend to be less crowded than the weekends during the Day Out With Thomas event at Tweetsie Railroad. Saturdays are always the busiest days of the event.

Yes, due to scheduled train ride times, this event has a limited capacity.

The ride is a 3-mile loop that incorporates live entertainment along the journey. The ride is approximately 20 minutes.

No. Your tickets are assigned one specific train time only. You will present your ticket to the train attendant to board.

No, there is no assigned seating on the train. You should line up early if you have a large group and want to sit together on the train.

If you miss your scheduled train ride, you can check in with the Ticket Office to inquire about space on a later train. Each train ride is limited by capacity and therefore we can only guarantee space on the train time you reserved.

Sir Topham Hatt will be available for personal photos at the Hacienda, for 30 minutes, at the top of the hour at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Guests can also take personal photos with Thomas the Tank Engine and the Engineer while it is parked on Main Street.

No, but Guests are welcome to take personal photos using their own camera or phone.

Yes, you are welcome to take photos aboard the train, with Sir Topham Hatt, Thomas the Tank Engine and other characters, and at various photo opportunities throughout the park.

This refers to personal, non-commercial photography only. Photos taken at Tweetsie Railroad are not to be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the Marketing Department.

Drones and any other equipment that will negatively impact other Guests are not allowed.

Yes, a special Thomas and Friends store, with exclusive merchandise, is available during this event. It is located in the Tweetsie Junction.

Yes, the Day Out With Thomas event at Tweetsie Railroad is hosted rain or shine. Check the weather forecast before your visit and dress accordingly. Portions of the event will take place outside, so if it is raining, please bring appropriate outerwear. Day Out With Thomas will operate as scheduled unless noted on our website: www.tweetsie.com

Yes. You can request a refund or exchange tickets to Day Out With Thomas at Tweetsie Railroad. The following will apply:

• Request must be made at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled visit.
• Refunds will incur a $5 fee per ticket.
• There is no fee for the first time you exchange. However, additional exchanges for another date or time will incur a $10 fee per order.
• Tickets purchased online can be exchanged by following the instructions in this link.
• Tickets purchased over the phone or in person must speak with a Ticket Office representative to process a request. You can contact the Ticket Office by phone at 877-893-3874 or email: tickets@tweetsie.com to request a callback.
• This fee may be waived in the event of severe weather or park closure.

No, there are no group discounts or packages during the Day Out With Thomas event at Tweetsie Railroad.

No, a day-specific ticket, with a scheduled train time, is required for Day Out With Thomas; therefore, you cannot take advantage of the enter after 3:00 p.m. policy on June 11th.

Yes, you can enter after 3 p.m. during Day Out With Thomas at Tweetsie Railroad. As long as your ticket is dated for the day you enter and your train time is after 3:00 p.m., then you can return the next day we are open for free admission to the park, but you will not be allowed to ride with Thomas the Tank Engine unless you purchase another ticket. The After 3 p.m. ticket is only valid for the next day of operation.