DAY OUT WITH THOMAS, July 21-22, Illinois Railway Museum, Union. Parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m. Gate opens at 9 a.m. each day. Take a 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and meet with Sir Topham Hatt. Includes clowns, puppet shows, magic shows, Thomas & Friends Playtable, music, storytelling, balloon animals, unlimited rides on street cars, access to museum exhibits and more.