Garden News: Thomas Makes the Long Haul

Posted in Holiday Train Show on January 2 2013, by Matt Newman

So, most of the kids are trudging back to school on Wednesday, January 2. It’s great for the frazzled parent, but it doesn’t mean the family has to call it quits on group adventures. For those with younger ones in tow, the Holiday Train Show is keeping its engine running through January 13, giving everyone a chance to pop in and see our timeless miniatures now that much of the seasonal madness has died down. But the trains found in our Conservatory aren’t the only locomotives keeping up that head of steam.

Thanks to the thoughtful cast of All Aboard with Thomas and Friends™, kids who haven’t had the opportunity to chug along with Thomas and his companion, Driver Sam, will now have almost the entire month of January to take part. That’s from now until January 27, at varying times in the NYBG‘s Ross Gallery. And to make these holiday memories last, know that this is no simple puppet show–the cast will need your kids’ help in guiding the wayward Thomas all the way to Brendam Docks, with crowd interaction, singalongs, and more.

This week, we catch up with Kevin Character and Gayle Schmidt to get the low down on Thomas’ rail schedule.

Again, All Aboard with Thomas and Friends™ takes place in the Ross Gallery from now until January 27. And you should make a point of sticking around after the show, camera in hand–there’ll be a photo shoot with Thomas once he’s found his way to his destination. Visit our ticket page for more on dates and times, and register while you’re there.