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Celebrate your Friendship with Thomas!
JULY 16,17 & 22-24, 2016 Hosted By
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St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre 80 Wilson Ave • St. Thomas, ON
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EVENT SCHEDULE 1 1 ENTERTAINMENT SIR TOPHAM HATT’S 3 ENTERTAINMENT 2 2SIR TOPHAM HATT’S SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE VENTRILOQUIST
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VIDEO VIEWING SCHEDULE (every hour on the hour)
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 AM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Message from the President of the Elgin County Welcome to the 2017 Day Out With Thomas – Friendship Tour! On behalf of the Elgin County Railway Museum (ECRM) and the citizens of St. Thomas and Elgin County thank you for choosing to visit our community. This event is the major fundraiser for the ECRM and allows us to continue our 27 year history of preserving the rich rail history that led to St. Thomas becoming known as the Railway Capital of Canada. After your day with
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RibFest July 21-23 Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington
Big Rides, Food Beer Garden Free Admission
Thomas please take some time to visit the Museum and explore the hundreds of rail artifacts that we have on display. Admission is free with your Day Out With Thomas Ticket stub. Contained throughout this souvenir program, you will find information on the many wonderful local businesses and attractions that make St. Thomas and Elgin such a great place to live, work and play in. From the downtown shops and restaurants, the historic Canada Southern Railway Station to the scenic train rides offered in Port Stanley there is something to suit every interest.
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If there is anything that we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly volunteers. Once again, thank you for allowing us to be your host today and have a safe journey home. Best regards,
Jeremy Locke, President
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WHO IS THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE? Thomas can be described as a cheeky, fussy little engine. He often gets into scrapes, usually by being over-eager to do things best left to bigger and more sensible engines. But clouds never last long in Thomas’ life and he is soon bustling about again, playing his part in the yard and on his very own branch line, of which he is extremely proud.
OTHER CHARACTERS Sir Topham Hatt
Sir Topham Hatt is the Chairman of the Railway on the Island of Sodor. The Island of Sodor is where Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends live. Sir Topham Hatt is characterized as a firm, but kindly man and he is very proud of running an efficient railroad.
Edward the Blue Engine No. 2
Edward is an older engine, but the most important thing about him is that he’s kind. When the other engines misbehave, it’s Edward that Sir Topham Hatt turns to, to calm everyone down and restore order.
Henry the Green Engine No. 3
Henry is a long, fast engine. He has a thoroughbred look and like all thoroughbreds tends to be somewhat high strung and prone to illness. But he has his new shape now, and sympathetically driven, he’ll give any engine a run for its money.
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Gordon the Big Express Engine No. 4 Gordon is the senior member of the engine family, the fastest and most powerful of Sir Topham Hatt’s string, and he knows it. He’s goodhearted and always willing to forgive, and uses his superior strength to help smaller engines out of trouble.
James the Red Engine No. 5 James is a medium-sized engine. His six driving wheels are not as big as Gordon’s and not as small as Thomas’. He has a fine scarlet coast and brass dome and likes to think of himself as a “really splendid engine.” This can occasionally lead to highfalutin’ ideas about the sort of work suitable for such a noble creature, which invariably lands James in trouble.
Percy the Small Engine No. 6 Percy is the junior member of the principal team of engines. He is a happy little chap who’s normally quite happy puffing around the yard with no particular desire for adventure in the great world outside. He is always keen to oblige, a fact of which the other engines are apt to take advantage.
Toby the Tram Engine No. 7 Toby is old fashioned, both in looks and outlook. Every engine, no matter how old, wants to be “really useful” and having once nearly been scrapped, Toby is always happy to work. He’s not above being temperamental at times, but since he works mainly up an outlying quarry line he can work off his moods without causing grief to anyone except his own faithful coach Henrietta.
PHOTOS WITH THOMAS
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CONDUCTOR’S STATION
KENNEDY'S KRIDDERS MISTY ISLAND
RIDE ON TOYS
TOBY’S TOSS
THOM
Cool Mist Tents
BUBBLE ZONE
FOOD CONCESSIO
MEET SIR TOPHAM HATT
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MEET SIR TOPHAM HATT (If Rain)
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DINING SHELTER
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MODEL RAILWAY
Tourism Wooden Play Tables
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Imagination Station Play Clay Colouring & Crafts Temporary Tattoos
THOMAS & FRIENDS GIFT SHOP
PLACES TO EAT 1
Boston Pizza
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Dominos
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COME RIDE THE TRAIN FROM PORT STANLEY PSTR is an operating tourist railway. We are located in the beautiful lakeside village of Port Stanley, Ontario. We are Elgin County’s longest running tourist attraction! Trains depart the station Wednesday through Sunday 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm during July & August. 309 Bridge St., Port Stanley • Reservations not required. This ad is good for a $2.00 discount on one child fare when presented to the agent.
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OTHER CHARACTERS CONTINUED... Cranky the Crane
Like all cranes, Cranky has a high and mighty attitude which often annoys the engines. Cranky knows that if he ever gets too big for his crane hook, the engines have ways of getting back at him. However, Cranky enjoys teasing them, because he says it makes for good working relationships. Percy would disagree.
Troublesome Trucks
Troublesome Trucks are the rascals of Sir Topham Hatt’s railway who take great delight in causing trouble for whichever engine has to pull them. Noisy and silly, they talk a lot and do not attend to what they are doing.
Harold the Helicopter
In a railway family, Harold can hardly avoid having a high profile. He brings a welcome spot of dash to the quiet landscape of Sodor whenever he appears, and even if the noise he makes is occasionally wearing, he is good hearted and the engines are always pleased to see him.
THOMAS & FRIENDS
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I am a little blue tank engine and I wear the number 1. Who am I ?
2
I am a big crane and I sit high in the sky at the docks where I help unload the ships. Who am I ?
3
We are twin engines from Scotland and we wear the numbers 9 and 10. Who are we ?
4
I am a diesel with an arm and a claw. Some of the steamies are afraid of me and so they should be! Who am I ?
5
I am a bad tempered barge and I enjoy moaning and being rude to the engines. Who am I ?
6
I’m really good friends with Thomas and we love to race. I’m a lovely red color but I don’t travel on rails. Who am I ?
7
I’m a front loader and I love my job. I work in the quarry and I’m proud to be one of the gang. Who am I ?
8
I was once described as “Cranky on Wheels” but I’m always ready to help any engine who goes off the rails. Who am I ?
9
I am the No.3 green engine. I am a long and fast engine who tends to be a bit of a worrier. Who am I ?
10
I am square – old-fashioned both in looks and nature. I am always happy to work and can usually be found on the Quarry line with my faithful coach, Henrietta. Who am I ?
11
I am emerald green engine with shiny paintwork and gleaming brass fittings. I am the newest member of the Steam Team. Who am I ?
12
I am really red fire engine and a member of the Sodor Search and Rescue team. Who am I ?
13
I am feisty, fun and very free spirited! I idolize Thomas and want to copy his every move. While this sometimes drives Thomas crazy, he has come to realize we can be Really Useful Engines together. Who am I ?
14
A striking silver express engine, I am just about the shiniest, sleekest engine the Island of Sodor has ever seen. I am very strong and very fast - and I make sure the other engines know it! Who am I ?
15
I am Sir Topham Hatt’s track inspection vehicle - a car on the rails! Who am I ?
Trivia Answers: 1. Thomas, 2. Cranky, 3. Donald and Douglas, 4. Diesel 10, 5. Bulstrode, 6. Bertie, 7. Jack, 8. Harvey, 9. Henry, 10. Toby, 11. Emily, 12. Flynn, 13. Rosie, 14. Spencer, 15. Winston
Thank You! The Elgin County Railway Museum wishes to thank all the individuals and groups who volunteer their time and resources to help make a Day Out With Thomas a wonderful experience for all our visitors. The community support of the following volunteers and organizations, helps make the event a success and their assistance is greatly appreciated. City of St. Thomas Members of Council Downtown Development Board Elgin County Railway Museum Members & Volunteers Farhi Holdings Corporation Kiwanis Club of St. Thomas - Golden K Knights of Columbus - Father Ernie Deslippe
Council 1467 Railway City Tourism St. John’s Anglican Church Talbot Trail Optimist Club Talbotville Optimist Club The Salvation Army St. Thomas Community and Youth Volunteers
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