www.day-out-with-thomas.co.uk www.thomas-the-tank-engine-and-friends.co.uk Shackerstone Market Bosworth Shenton DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AT SHACKERSTONE STATION ON THE BATTLEFIELD LINE RAILWAY THOMAS & FRIENDS AT SHACKERSTONE STATION ON THE BATTLEFIELD LINE RAILWAY 21st, 22nd and 28th, 29th April 2012 Book online here with Yes, that famous little blue tank engine from the Island of Sodor is visiting Shackerstone Station. There will also be some other friends of Thomas appearing over the weekends, Boco, Daisy, Diesel, Fergus and Henry will be out and about along with some of the Shackerstone locomotives that you may have already met. The engines will be busying themselves around Shackerstone with some fun and games and maybe some shunting of trucks and wagons. Who will you cheer on in the Engines Races? Will the Dirty Diesels play fair or will the Steam Engines prevail? There are many things happening throughout the day including: Activity Sheets, Colouring Bunting, Colouring Rubbings & Colouring Sheets Brakevan Rides With Fergus and Shuttle Rides With Daisy Drag Races, Hoopla Game & Mega Blocks Playtable Engine Games & Races Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos Junior Engineer Certificate, Free Sticker and Thomas Toy for every Child Have A Go, Interactive & Push A Long Model Railways Punch & Judy On The Spot Entertainment With Rusty the Station Sweeper Spot The Engine Game & TV Stories Sing A Long Song & Story Re-enactments and of course rides on the main train to Shenton Station for Bosworth Battlefield Come along to Shackerstone Station and say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller! WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? WELL, A BIT LIKE THIS... Embeded video from the YouTube site, unless you have broadband type connection clicking to viewing these videos may take some severe download time! TIMETABLE "The Fat Controller" tells us that Thomas & Friends will be running a special timetable. SPECIAL THOMAS WEEKEND TIMETABLE Shackerstone Departure 10.30 11.50 1.00 2.10 3.20 4.30 WHICH TRAINS WILL THOMAS PULL? Thomas is scheduled to pull the main passenger train on the 10.30am, 1.00pm (Lunch With Thomas) and 4.30pm (Tea With Thomas) trains. At other times Thomas will be busying himself around Shackerstone Station.   TICKETS PLEASE! SPECIAL FARES APPLY THIS WEEKEND Returns Tickets All Inclusive tickets cost £12.00 per Person on the Day Prebooking offer £10.00 per Person Children Under 3 Travel Free Tickets can be either pre-booked via Ticketweb or purchase on the day at Shackerstone Station, but we do advise pre-booking. Please arrive 30 minutes before the train departure you require to enjoy the fun. Except when travelling on 4:30pm, where we recommend at least 90 minutes before your train journey. Please note we no longer sell Platform or Single Tickets for Thomas events. There are no concessions or discounts - Full prices apply all day BUY TICKETS ONLINE Book Your Thomas Tickets Online here with There are return tickets for each train that can be purchased online via Ticketweb please follow this link to book. Just scroll down the Ticketweb page to find the right date and time for you to travel and click the ticket icons. Tickets can be bought as Adults, Children and Seniors. Payment is by credit / debit card. Please note. Unless you specify box office pickup (collect your tickets from Shackerstone Station on the event day) bookings are only taken up to 5 days before the date of the event you wish to come for to allow for postage. Tickets are usually dispatched within 48 hours of ordering. If you are picking up your tickets at Shackerstone Station please ensure you bring with you your Ticketweb email confirmation with you. WHY NOT LUNCH WITH THOMAS? Enjoy a lunchtime treat with Thomas the Tank Engine. Sandwiches, crisps and a drink for everyone on the special lunch train at 1.00pm. LUNCH TRAIN TICKETS Shackerstone Departure All Inclusive tickets cost £13.00 per Person Book on the Lunch Train with WHY NOT JOIN THOMAS AND FRIENDS ON THE TEA TRAIN? There will be a special coach for a tea time treat on each day. There are sandwiches, cake and drinks for everyone and a souvenir for each child booked on this extra special train. All Tea Trains depart from Shackerstone Station at 4.30pm. TEA TRAIN TICKETS Shackerstone Departure All Inclusive tickets cost £15.00 per Person Book on the Tea Train with Please Note: Under 3 year olds travel for free, but do not receive tea or gift unless a Tea on Thomas ticket is purchased for them at £5.00 each. HOW TO GET TO THE BATTLEFIELD LINE RAILWAY You can park at both Shackerstone Station or at Shenton Station (for the Battlefield). Do you need directions to Shackerstone Station? There may be a special car park at Shackerstone for this Thomas event. Please keep our neighbours happy and do not park any where other than the official car parks. Cars that block the roads may be removed by the Police. All locomotives and attractions appear subject to availability. Every effort will be made to run the trains to the timetable stated on these web pages, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The Shackerstone Railway Society reserve the right to vary any of the provisions included in these pages without prior notice. E&OE Visit Thomas's Web Site   Day Out With ThomasTM and Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends © 2012 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. A HIT Entertainment Company In Partnership with