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 ...
Anyone with a cursory knowledge of the Rev. W. Awdry’s Thomas the Tank Engine children’s books (and the film and television projects they inspired) knows that they’re not actually just for children.
The Island of Sodor is closer than you think. In fact, it’s in South Carver, Mass., about two hours away. If you know Thomas the Tank Engine, you know what we’re talking about. Thomas and his ...
The "Thomas the Tank Engine" and his fans all over the world are in mourning. Britt Allcroft, who co-created the beloved "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" children's series, has died. She was 81. "It ...
Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine's boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main characters to the "Thomas & Friends" ...
It's a long way from the U.K.'s Island of Sodor to Pittsburgh. But Thomas the Tank Engine will be making the transatlantic journey. The cheeky little engine and his pals will be taking up residence at ...
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Train Sim World 5, but if you're looking for the modder responsible, you won't find them. In a surprising but welcome move, the transport sim's developers have got ...
She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor on television. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Britt Allcroft, the British ...
There is something rotten on the Island of Sodor, home to Thomas the Tank Engine. Viewers won’t find guns, violence, or anything even approaching a double-entendre. There’s none of the blatant racism ...