Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Weekend

• Stand inside Thomas the Tank Engine
• See Sir Topham Hatt the Fat Controller
• Dirty Diesel will also be about
• Troublesome Trucks take visitors for a ride
• Bouncy Castle for kids
• Kiddies Roundabout
• Bulgy's cousin 'Peedee the Bus' will run between Castletown and Port Erin Station
• And Much More

Interesting fact: Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends live on the Island of Sodor. Rev W Awdry took the name from the Isle of Man's diocese which is 'Sodor and Man'.

Events Dates: Saturday 04 September 2010 - Sunday 05 September 2010 Description: Thomas the Tank Weekend. From 10am until 5pm. Isle of Man Railways Present Friends of Thomas Weekend at Douglas Station. Face Painters, Bouncy castle, Merry go Round, Rides in a vintage bus, Story telling with the Fat controller, Live music from Rushen Silver Band, Ramsey Town Band and the Neptune Street Nippers. Ride the Troublesome Trucks, Colouring in Trent, Vintage Steamrollers and more. Regular timetabled service depating Douglas and Port Erin 09:50 11:50 13:50 and 15:50, Douglas Railway Station, http://www.busand rail.info. Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)