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Published July 27, 2012, 12:00 AM

Thomas the Tank Engine spends some time in Duluth (with video)

Thomas the Tank Engine is in town for the next two weekends — today, Saturday and Sunday, and Aug. 3-5 — to lead North Shore Scenic Railroad trains on short trips from the Depot.

By: Andrew Krueger, Duluth News Tribune

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    Josh Miller, with the North Shore Scenic Railroad, climbs back into the cab of Thomas the Tank Engine on Thursday morning along the Duluth Lakewalk behind the Fitger’s Complex. A carload of kids from the University Nursery School-Downtown went for a short ride on the train led by the familiar character from children’s books, TV shows and toys. (Andrew Krueger / akrueger@duluthnews.com)

Josh Miller, with the North Shore Scenic Railroad, climbs back into the cab of Thomas the Tank Engine on Thursday morning along the Duluth Lakewalk behind the Fitger’s Complex. A carload of kids from the University Nursery School-Downtown went for a short ride on the train led by the familiar character from children’s books, TV shows and toys.

Thomas is in town for the next two weekends — today, Saturday and Sunday, and Aug. 3-5 — to lead North Shore Scenic Railroad trains on short trips from the Depot. The Depot also will be hosting “Day Out with Thomas” activities including live music for kids, a magician, storytelling, face painting and other entertainment.

The activities run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day; tickets are $18 for children 2 and older, and reservations are required. Tickets are available by calling the railroad at (800) 423-1273, or online at ticketmaster.com.

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