Percy, Thomas the Tank Engine's best friend (left), and Thomas greet visitors at the Depot in downtown Duluth on Thursday. The two trains are in town for the "Day Out With Thomas Friendship Tour 2017," which takes place Friday through Sunday as well as Aug. 11-13 at the Depot. The event includes train rides, bounce houses, a magician, storytelling and other activities. Tickets start at $20 per person for ages 2 and older; find more information at www.duluthtrains.com. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com
Josh Miller of Duluth, the engineer aboard Percy, greets Mark Weller and his son Ian, 2, from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., on Thursday. At right, event director Kelly Cochrane holds Weller's other son, Cooper, 5. Click on the image for the full view. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com
