When: 17th to 19th August 2018, Norchard Station opens at 9:30am and closes at approximately 17:30pm.

Where: Norchard railway station, 48 Forest Rd, Lydney GL15 4ET

Jump on board the Dean Forest Railway and enjoy a fun packed day with Thomas the Tank Engine.

There is so much to see and do, and Sir Topham, the Fat Controller, insists that it's all included in your great value day ticket - there's nothing else to pay!

'Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller' will keep 'Thomas', 'Troublesome Trucks' and devious 'Diesel's' shunting in order! Thomas says he always enjoys visiting the Dean Forest Railway and he will be up to his usual tricks this year and is looking forward to meeting you on the platform at Norchard station. If you are really good he will give you a ride in 'Toad' the brakevan.

As well as brake van rides on Thomas, your tickets cover you for unlimited travel on the big steam train and Daisy the Diesel.

Steam train rides are running from Norchard to Parkend, where you can visit the Imagination Station.

Daisy the Diesel will also be running down the line from Norchard Station for popular story-telling trips to Lydney Junction. Daisy returns to Norchard so you can catch a steam train or ride behind Thomas in Toad the Brakevan at Norchard.

If you are coming to see Thomas and travelling to Lydney on the big railway from Gloucester or Newport directions, catch trains to Norchard from our Lydney Junction station which is close to the main line station.

Three rides and a host of activities all included in the one entrance price.

Activities include:

• Unlimited travel on the steam train to Parkend.

• Story-telling trip all the way to Lydney Junction in Daisy the Diesel

• Rides in Toad the brake van pulled by Thomas - Look out for Sir Topham Hatt! You might even get a trip behind Diesel too!

• Devious Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks will be providing entertainment.

• Face painting, Bouncy Castles and Competition Quiz with prizes.

• The Imagination Station - with colouring pages, storytelling, table-top toys and regular magic shows.

• Day Out with Thomas Certificate for all children riding behind Thomas.

Please note: Thomas does not pull passenger trains as he is involved in giving visitors rides at Norchard Station in Toad, the guard's Brakevan.

We regret that dogs (except Guide Dogs) are not permitted at this event.

(exact details of entertainment subject to availability and change - see Service Disclaimer*)