Thomas and the Travelling Post Office Weekend Sat 20th & Sun 21st August 2011
Thomas is getting excited.
He has just heard the news that he is to haul the Travelling Post Office train with its important bags of mail that need sorting and delivering. It's normally the big engines that get to haul the Travelling Post Office train, but Thomas has been given this special duty for this weekend only as all the big engines will be needed to haul the mainline trains.
Thomas has often watched at night as the Travelling Post Office train sped past his shed and wished he could be allowed to haul the train with its important load of letters and parcels that must be delivered to their destination by the morning. Now Thomas will be able to play his part in ensuring that the mail gets delivered.
Transporting the mail was one of the most important jobs undertaken by the railways and Thomas knows this only too well. He is determined to ensure that the mail gets through, so come along and help him deliver the mail.
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Come and meet Postie Pete as he welcomes you onboard the Travelling Post Office coaches at Wansford, with Thomas at the front of the train.
Once onboard you will be able to see how mail used to be sorted, plus you may also get the chance to have ago at sorting mail yourself - just ask Postie Pete or one of his colleagues. Look at the picture below to see what the inside of a Travelling Post Office coach looks like.
As soon as everyone is onboard Thomas will then haul the Travelling Post Office coaches to Yarwell, where everyone will leave the train for the short walk to watch as Thomas operates the exchange of mail on the move. Please note that the ground is not suitable for buggies, prams or wheelchairs. Also if the weather is inclement please make sure you bring some suitable clothing
The exchanging of mail on the move is an activity that few people have seen and it is easy to miss some of the action. Thomas has therefore arranged that the exchange of mail will take place on no fewer than three occasions during each trip, which will enable you to see the exchange in detail. Postie Pete or one of his colleagues will explain the operation to everyone before it starts.
Having seen the exchanges take place everyone will return to Yarwell Junction station to board the train back to Wansford, again hauled by Thomas. During the return journey the children will receive a "Postie Package" from Postie Pete, containing various "Thomas and the Travelling Post Office" goodies.
Departures from Wansford, with Thomas on the Travelling Post Office, are 10:40, 12:40 and 14:40, with arrival back at Wansford being just over one hour later.
Advanced booking for each service is essential for this event and bookings will be taken from the 1st July ONLINE or by telephone 01780 784444, 9:00 to 16:00 seven days a week.
To see an example of exchanging mail please take a look at our video of Thomas from Last Year 2010.
Normal Green Service
Thomas event ticket holders who also wish to travel on the main line train to Peterborough and back may do so at a supplement of £4 for adults and £2 for children. These tickets are not bookable in advance but may be obtained on the day from the booking office or TTI.
Passengers wishing to travel on the normal green service and not participate in the Thomas event will pay the normal weekend rate.
NOTE: PRE-BOOKING of tickets is essential to ride behind Thomas and the Travelling Post Office and gain access to watch as Thomas exchanges the mail.
All attractions subject to availability
Every effort will be made to run the services shown but the company can accept no liability for the cancellation or late running of any train or other advertised service.
