Explore the Rails is an interactive and STEM-based Thomas and Friends themed exhibit touring different US and Canadian children museums. Visitors will have the chance to explore Thomas' cab, learn about Thomas and Friends history, and role-play as railway staff. One of Thomas' television series models, as well as one of Emily's and Diesel's, are on display at the exhibit.
Activities
- Climb inside Thomas' cab to explore his inner workings
- Remove and replace parts to fix Percy's wobbly wheel, buffers, funnel, and lamp
- Fill Percy with coal and water so he can deliver the mail
- Suit up as the conductor and sell tickets to ride the train
- Load and sort luggage and freight into train cars
- Explore the history of Thomas and Friends through books, television series clips including clips from Shining Time Station episodes, and toys
- Plan and build navigation routes to favorite destinations on the gigantic Wooden Railway replica of the Island of Sodor
Gallery
Thomas' model
Emily's model
Large poster and inflatable Thomas seen atop the museum building.
Exhibit Poster
Exhibit Poster
Exhibit Entrance
Interactive Thomas
Sodor Steamworks
Victor
Interactive Percy
Thomas' Tv Model
Emily's Tv Model
"Dear Christopher"
Giant Wooden Railway Set
Ticket Booth
Tickets
Sodor currency bill (Spanish)
Sodor currency bill (English)
