Experience New Zealand's only Day Out with Thomas - featuring The Fat Controller
Next Event: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of March 2021
This is a fabulous event for the little "Thomas" fans (and the family too!)
Join Thomas & Friends™ to enjoy train rides and take part in many Thomas-themed activities, most of which are free when you purchase the Event Pass.
Thomas the Tank Engine will be offering rides in his trucks. His friends Rusty and Bulgy will be there. Bulgy will be taking passengers on trips around the beautiful local countryside. And of course the Fat Controller will be in charge for the day.
Face painting, storytelling, bouncy castle and other fun activities will be available free with your Event Pass.
A
wide range of Thomas & Friends™ merchandise will be on sale, with
hot and cold food and drinks available to purchase onsite.
Two
trains, one diesel and one steam, will be operating 12km trips over the
Glenbrook Vintage Railway Line to Fernleigh and return, departing at
30-minute intervals. The first train departs at 9.30am, with the last
train departing at 4pm.
The site is open from 9am – 4pm.
Scheduled train times are below and you will receive an information
handout upon entry. We recommend that you allow 3 hours for your "Day
Out With Thomas".
All tickets can be purchased at the event by cash or card.
Event Pass
Includes Steam or Diesel Train Trip (55 minutes return), Thomas Ride, and Children's Entertainment.
Adult $25
Child $10 (2 years to 14 years)
Family $70 (up to 2 adults and 4 of your own children)
Children under 2 years old ride free
Note:
Your Event Pass gives each ticket holder one ride and also includes all
children’s entertainment (face painting, bouncy castle, and other
activities within the Imagination Station area). With no Event Pass,
children’s entertainment will be at the marked prices.
Thomas Ride
A short trundle up and down the siding.
$5 per person, or free upon showing your event pass.
Children under 2 years old ride free
Bulgy the Bus Ride (not included in event pass)
A short tour around the local countryside.
$5 per person
Children under 2 years old ride free
Departure times may vary from those shown due to operational requirements.
Diesel Train | Steam Train Departs Glenbrook Station |
0930 (returns 1025) 1030 (returns 1125) 1130 (returns 1225) 1230 (returns 1325) 1330 (returns 1425) 1430 (returns 1525) 1530 (returns 1625) | 1000 (returns 1055) 1100 (returns 1155) 1200 (returns 1255) 1300 (returns 1355) 1400 (returns 1455) 1500 (returns 1555) 1600 (returns 1655) |
Parking is available on-site at Glenbrook Station (the main event site).
Please ensure you park your car at least 30 minutes prior to your train departure time.
Unfortunately there are no public transport options as trains do not run to Waiuku.
