WHAT: • A 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine • An opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway • Activities for the whole family, including arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live music, electric trolley rides, straw bale maze, inflatables, petting zoo. • A special display at every DOWT location celebrating 65 years of Thomas the Tank Engine • 2010 commemorative merchandise and giveaways, including a mini-view finder giveaway that tells the story of Thomas’ upcoming adventure, Misty Island Rescue

WHEN: Sept. 18-19 & September 24-26, 2010

TIME: Friday 12:00pm- 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 9:00am- 4:00pm

WHERE: 225 10th Street Boone, IA 50036

Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html or www.scenic-valleyrr.com .Ticket prices are $18 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

For more information and directions contact the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum www.scenic-valleyrr.com For information on Thomas & Friends, visit www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt