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railway that takes visitors through the park. The line features Tidmouth Sheds with stationary facades of other engines, Knapford Station, which serves as the main station and a refreshment stand, Dryaw and Tidmouth Hault. It also has many sidings and sheds along the way, one of which used to feature
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An indoor miniature model railway exhibition with the original models from the first to twelfth series of the television series. Relocated in 2023 in the Thomas Land Shop near Winston's Whistle-Stop Tour.
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Thomas Land is set in 3 acres (12,000 m) of parkland and features many themed rides, alongside outdoor and indoor play areas and the "Discover Thomas & Friends Exhibition".
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A driving school ride with Terence-themed cars. Relocated in May 2011 to the Farmer McColl's Farm area. Relocated in February 2024 to the Main Thomas Land Area.
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A junior roller coaster located in Thomas Land with Troublesome Truck-themed cars. The height limit is 1m with an adult and 1.2m alone.
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A CGI face was added to Thomas in 2014, while CGI faces were added to Percy and Rosie in 2015. Rosie was later repainted red in 2019.
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A demolition derby ride featuring 6 themed cars based on Diesel, Mavis, Iron Bert, Salty, Dennis and Rusty. Originally known as
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An aero top jet ride with Jeremy the Jet Plane-themed jets. Relocated to the Thomas Land Expansion in 2015.
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A themed train ride. The ride first included Thomas and Percy engines. Rosie was added in 2009.
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was added to the middle of the ride until sometime in 2018, when he was moved next to it.
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A junior carousel ride with Lady and a train of carriages instead of horses.
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originally stood, but was moved to the Thomas Land Expansion in 2015, where
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A fire brigade ride with Flynn-themed cars. In partnership with
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and Peter Sam. The ride was originally located in space where
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A car ride. This is the only ride in the area not themed to
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Sherriff's Showdown (2000–2018 as Golden Nuggets) (2018)
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Themed area of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffordshire
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Sodor Classic Cars (1972–2007 as Classic Cars) (2008)
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A junior regetta ride with cars resembling Skarloey,
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A Harold-themed samba tower ride, formerly known as
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A Bertie-themed crazy bus ride. In partnership with
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Drayton Manor Resort
Coordinates
52°36′46″N 1°42′48″W / 52.6128°N 1.7133°W / 52.6128; -1.7133
Staffordshire
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Thomas & Friends
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Drayton Manor Resort
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Thomas & Friends
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