Kennywood's Thomas Town Opens; Get Your First Look Here

PITTSBURGH, PA - Kennywood’s much-anticipated Thomas Town opened Friday, with the $8 million, and the first children who tried its rides appeared thrilled with the new $8 million attraction featuring the popular Thomas the Tank Engine childrens book series.

After an official ribbon cutting, kids flocked to the new rides, which include:

• Journey With Thomas: The Thomas-themed train ride will take passengers along the back side of Kennywood, with spectacular views of the Monongahela River and the Edgar Thomson Works.

• Harold's Helicopter Tour: Kids can take control of their own Harold Helicopter and pilot him up and down as they spin around.

• Flynn's Fire Training: Junior firefighters shoot water to extinguish flames on the interactive ride.

• Diesel Drivers: Kids get to climb aboard Diesel, Iron Bert and other engines for a fun ride.

• Cranky's Drop Tower: This 45-foot tower ride lifts the kids up for a thrilling view of the park and then sends them back down to earth.

Thomas Town also features a live stage area, themed play and entertainment areas, a retail store and more. It’s North America’s second largest permanent Thomas & Friends attraction.

“It’s a great joy to welcome Thomas and his friends into the Kennywood family,” Kennywood general manager Jerome Gibas said. “Guests have been eagerly contactingus for months and we can’t wait to welcome them all into Thomas Town.”

Patch was on the scene as Thomas Town debuted. Get your first look at all the attractions in the video below.

Photo: Eric Heyl/Patch staff.

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