Thomas Family Day

at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Promotional flyer for Thomas Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, highlighting the event date as August 16.

Thomas and his friends from the Isle of Sodor will take over the museum on Saturday, August 16, 2025

Join us from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day all about Thomas the Tank Engine including:

  • Thomas & Friends scavenger hunt around the museum, with Thomas trains running on our layouts

  • Arts & Crafts inspired by Thomas

  • An N-scale Isle of Sodor display

    Thomas Family Day is included in museum admission, and kids 12 and under get in free! 

Make a Donation

$10 = 1 student

If 500 people make a minimum gift of $10, that’s 500 underserved students who will experience programming at SDMRM that directly impacts their education.

3% Cover the Fee

SDMRM is raising $5,000 to support 500 Title-1 students participate in educational programming at SDMRM.

Please Note: There is no full-size, rideable Thomas train at this event.

Donation Station for Education 2025

Thomas and his friends are BACK and asking for your help!

August 1 - September 30, 2025

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is raising $5,000 to support 500 underserved students participate in academically enriching STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programs at the museum during the 2025-2026 school year.

SDMRM is dedicated providing accessible pathways to educational experiences for San Diego’s youth that are relevant and fun for all participants. Of the over 200 schools in the San Diego Unified School District, there are over 150 schools that qualify for Title-1 federal funding in this district alone. This exemplifies the need for funding in our local schools to ensure students in low-income communities have access to curriculum-aligned programs that enhance their academic experience.

The museum raises funds each year to provide program participation for this population of students. Here’s how your support will make an impact:

Admission & Materials

Your gift will offset critical expenses...

  • The cost of program admission

  • The purchase of necessary materials to participate in STEAM programming at SDMRM

Help Thomas get to Donation Station for Education
by making a tax-deductible gift TODAY!

Support SDMRM’s ongoing commitment to uplift the next generation of scientists, engineers, artists, and model railroad enthusiasts. Your donation will help underserved students across San Diego County by allowing them to access educational opportunities that strengthen academic success in the classroom.

Thank you for your continued support of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum!

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