It's exactly the same here at the East Lancs. Railway this weekend. Nothing to see or do at the station where there used to be stalls of all kinds and virtually every piece of rolling stock had a face or other decoration. All you can do is get on the train, travel half the length of the line to Ramsbottom where you are not allowed to get on or off so the poor kids don't even get to see Thomas until they get off the train at Bolton Street. There are activities at the Museum (Rusty & Dusty etc.) but it's certainly not the full day out it used to be. I'm just glad that all the kids in my family got to see it before this happened.
At least they showed the original model era series of the show instead of the rubbish reboot it is an absolute joke and shame on what it has has become thanks Mattel for ruining what was once a great day out of Thomas thanks for sharing this 👍💙🚂
Can I ask do you know what happened to the old Thomas face that UK version of Day out with Thomas had? The one from 90s to 2012 after it was a CGI face?
Not too sure, probably stored somewhere by Mattel or Britt Alcroft or could even be heritage railways have them, speaking to the volunteers they said had the OG plywood faces and plaques stored around the railway so who knows!
@@TRAVELMANOFKENT true, but I'm just saying you don't have to watch it but I'm just saying s17-21 we're actually pretty good I mean I may have some bad episodes but it was also kind of good because there actually added some realism and pretty good writing, it's fine if you don't like it but I'm just telling you the good stuff about the CGI era of the show it's fine if you're a model series person I mean the model series are pretty nostalgia
At least they showed the original model era series of the show instead of the rubbish reboot it is an absolute joke and shame on what it has become thanks Mattel for ruining what was once a great day out with Thomas thanks for sharing this 👍💙🚂
Definitely get rid of some certain restrictions such as: Spa Valley have 828 who Donald's and douglas are based off (Mattel said they couldn't do it because it wasn't black) Same with the Class 08 Allow Railways to use Thomas for the full line rather than 10 minutes each way. Allow faces on other locos to be used on the day, there are plenty more I have but typing is tiring!
Oh yeah I remember them being a full day event with numerous trains running at the KE&SR so much more back then now its just a Passive Event trying to get as many people in and out!
It's a shame you didn't enjoy the experience but thanks for filming anyway. I did Thomas events at Bodmin and the Dean Forest as a child and they are really strong child memories with my family, it's a shame hardly any railways now run it. Classic example of money ruining things.
I can confirm this was not the best experience ive ever had, day out with thomas was precious as a child and could of been amazing still.. but mattel decided they had to biyd by their rules and try to turn it into the CYI crap fest they did.. not the soa vslley railways fault.. but mattel succeded!
i carnt be the only one that thinks that Mattel wants this series to die and restriction as just crazy and visting are going fill very cheated for 10 minute train ride which at price a family going be paying is going make spa valley railway and other railway look bad and lack off engine and rolling stock with out a face it fill very unlike sodor and just wonding how much longer preserved railway will continued to do this lack luster event before they desired it just not worth it any more 😕
Hopefully this video and others will make a point of it towards Mattel to realise they can do so much more, I believe trips on Spa Valley today went further along maybe towards Eridge from what I've seen!
Used to go to the Days Out With Thomas at the Strathspey Railway every time they were on, when I was younger. They stopped doing them in 2007/08 due to "complications" and I think the cost of running it vs. what was made deterred any future Thomas events since.
@@TRAVELMANOFKENT Yes - this weekend service has been operated through to Birchden Junction (between Groombridge and Eridge). It's a shame how restricted Mattel has made these events though - no wonder only nine or ten railways in the UK still bother with the events. Worth it to maintain infrastructure though.
It's exactly the same here at the East Lancs. Railway this weekend. Nothing to see or do at the station where there used to be stalls of all kinds and virtually every piece of rolling stock had a face or other decoration. All you can do is get on the train, travel half the length of the line to Ramsbottom where you are not allowed to get on or off so the poor kids don't even get to see Thomas until they get off the train at Bolton Street. There are activities at the Museum (Rusty & Dusty etc.) but it's certainly not the full day out it used to be. I'm just glad that all the kids in my family got to see it before this happened.
Unbelievable isn't it! Glad it wasn't just the event I went to!
And the worse part: You get told off if you say Sir Topham’s nickname,The Fat Controller! 😞
At least they showed the original model era series of the show instead of the rubbish reboot it is an absolute joke and shame on what it has has become thanks Mattel for ruining what was once a great day out of Thomas thanks for sharing this 👍💙🚂
Can I ask do you know what happened to the old Thomas face that UK version of Day out with Thomas had? The one from 90s to 2012 after it was a CGI face?
Not too sure, probably stored somewhere by Mattel or Britt Alcroft or could even be heritage railways have them, speaking to the volunteers they said had the OG plywood faces and plaques stored around the railway so who knows!
@TRAVELMANOFKENT oh alright are u a model series fan or do u also like the cgi era as well?
@@PAULALUZMARLENE Defo a model series guy so so much better 🙌
@@TRAVELMANOFKENT true, but I'm just saying you don't have to watch it but I'm just saying s17-21 we're actually pretty good I mean I may have some bad episodes but it was also kind of good because there actually added some realism and pretty good writing, it's fine if you don't like it but I'm just telling you the good stuff about the CGI era of the show it's fine if you're a model series person I mean the model series are pretty nostalgia
Oh man sorry I mistook what you said to be honest, yeah I would say some those points are very good! 👌
At least they showed the original model era series of the show instead of the rubbish reboot it is an absolute joke and shame on what it has become thanks Mattel for ruining what was once a great day out with Thomas thanks for sharing this 👍💙🚂
No worries, glad you enjoyed it!
What was some of the stuff you'd recommed Mattel do to make the event feel more like it was a few years ago?
Definitely get rid of some certain restrictions such as:
Spa Valley have 828 who Donald's and douglas are based off (Mattel said they couldn't do it because it wasn't black) Same with the Class 08
Allow Railways to use Thomas for the full line rather than 10 minutes each way.
Allow faces on other locos to be used on the day, there are plenty more I have but typing is tiring!
Will keep this in mind, thanks!@@TRAVELMANOFKENT
Yeah Mattel have completely ruined it with their silly rules. The events were a lot better under Britt Alcroft.
Completley agree there, its a shame as they cater towards adults who grew up with it or used it as inspiration, they could do so much more!
I wonder what locomotive they used to make this Thomas
They used a J94 Austerity saddle tank engine, on loan from the Watercress Line.
Do you still have any memories from going to past Thomas events? Because believe me, the earlier Thomas events were always the best ones.
Oh yeah I remember them being a full day event with numerous trains running at the KE&SR so much more back then now its just a Passive Event trying to get as many people in and out!
It's a shame you didn't enjoy the experience but thanks for filming anyway.
I did Thomas events at Bodmin and the Dean Forest as a child and they are really strong child memories with my family, it's a shame hardly any railways now run it. Classic example of money ruining things.
Totally agree! Glad you enjoyed the video on the plus side 🤣
I can confirm this was not the best experience ive ever had, day out with thomas was precious as a child and could of been amazing still.. but mattel decided they had to biyd by their rules and try to turn it into the CYI crap fest they did.. not the soa vslley railways fault.. but mattel succeded!
i carnt be the only one that thinks that Mattel wants this series to die and restriction as just crazy and visting are going fill very cheated for 10 minute train ride which at price a family going be paying is going make spa valley railway and other railway look bad and lack off engine and rolling stock with out a face it fill very unlike sodor and just wonding how much longer preserved railway will continued to do this lack luster event before they desired it just not worth it any more 😕
Hopefully this video and others will make a point of it towards Mattel to realise they can do so much more, I believe trips on Spa Valley today went further along maybe towards Eridge from what I've seen!
@@TRAVELMANOFKENT saddly I wouldn't get ower hope up considing Mattel hasn't learnt from past mistakes with this brand 😟
Used to go to the Days Out With Thomas at the Strathspey Railway every time they were on, when I was younger.
They stopped doing them in 2007/08 due to "complications" and I think the cost of running it vs. what was made deterred any future Thomas events since.
@@TRAVELMANOFKENT Yes - this weekend service has been operated through to Birchden Junction (between Groombridge and Eridge). It's a shame how restricted Mattel has made these events though - no wonder only nine or ten railways in the UK still bother with the events. Worth it to maintain infrastructure though.