Get a Ride on Thomas the Tank Engine New Jersey, July 3-5

Get a ride on a replica of Thomas the Tank Engine this July 3-5 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

The 40-stop "Day Out With Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour" will come to Phillipsburg 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3-5 and 10-12, offering kids and their families a chance to take a quick excursion on the track. Rides will last about 25 minutes, with crafts, live music and other activities for kids in the boarding area.