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Edinburgh Live
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Claire Galloway

Kids can meet Thomas the Tank Engine when he returns to West Lothian this year

Do you have a little one who is a huge Thomas the Tank Engine fan? Well, this is their chance to meet their favourite when he steams into West Lothian later this year. 

Based on The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher, published from 1945, the Thomas & Friends series follows the adventure of Thomas the Tank Engine and his fellow locomotives.

Now Thomas is coming to West Lothian on a kids' day when he stops off at Bo'Ness Station on 16-17 May, 25-26 July, 5th-6 September.

Youngsters will get the chance to ride on a real steam train, as well as meet Thomas the Tank and his friends, including The Fat Controller, as they come all the way from the Island of Sodor for a special 75th anniversary party.

There will also be a magic and puppet show, a bouncy castle, inflatable slide and swings, as well as other Thomas & Friends-themed activities.

The event is only coming to two locations in Scotland and a handful of others across the UK - making it an extra special day out.

Tickets cost £15.00 and can be purchased from the website here.

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