Thomas the Tank Rolls Into New Haven, Ky.

Tickets for “Day Out with Thomas: The Mystery Tour 2012” are on sale now, as Thomas chugs into the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, June 2-3 and June 9-10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series, and participate in Thomas-themed activities.

“A Day Out With Thomas” includes a 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, games and activities, a chance to meet Sir Topham Hatt and entry to Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts, train tables and coloring sheets.

Also available are commemorative activities, storytelling, video viewing, a magic show and giveaways, including a special reveal poster previewing new engines and a new destination from the upcoming 2012 Thomas & Friends feature, “Blue Mountain Mystery.”

Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up.

Info: (866) 468-7630 or www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html.

Ky. Railway Museum info and directions (800) 272-0152 or www.kyrail.org.