Christopher Awdry's father created the iconic Thomas the Tank Engine series in the 1940s when he was a young boy.

More than 80 years have passed since the author of Thomas the Tank Engine created the first characters which spawned the children's series. Reverend Wilbert Awdry was inspired to write The Railway ...

John T Kenney illustrated six Thomas titles between 1957 and 1962 An artist who illustrated the Thomas the Tank Engine books is to be honoured with a green plaque. John T Kenney's work on Rev W ...

Trucks have been shunted and freight has been hauled for three-quarters of a century now, much to the delight of children around the world. Tuesday commemorates a milestone for one of the most beloved ...

Thomas The Tank Engine has been given a new look as he returns to 3D following the 2D series Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go. The blue locomotive, who has entertained children for more than 80 ...