Thomas the Tank author was 'powerful presence' Wilbert Awdry was inspired by hearing the sounds of trains whilst laying in bed as a young boy.

The original pilot of the iconic children’s TV show Thomas & Friends hadn’t been since it first hit the airwaves 43 years ago — until a producer unearthed it from the company archives and ...

The "Thomas & Friends" production team, including creator Britt Allcroft, narrator Ringo Starr and author Wilbert Awdry Mattel In the five-minute pilot episode, Thomas makes a rude remark to Gordon.

Some of the featured guests include Andrew Brenner, one of the head writers; Ian McCue, series producer; and members of creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s family.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 09, 2025--Thomas & Friends to celebrate the 80th anniversary and honor over eight decades of timeless stories about friendship, adventure and teamwork.

Thomas & Friends to celebrate the 80th anniversary and honor over eight decades of timeless stories about friendship, adventure and teamwork.

Some of the featured guests will be Andrew Brenner, one of the many head writers, Ian McCue, series producer, and members of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s family, creator of Thomas the Tank ...

Everyone here at Mattel continues to feel a tremendous amount of responsibility for the franchise. To this day Thomas & Friends continues to be one of the most beloved children’s characters, but its ...

The original 26 stories by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry have spawned a whole industry, including the TV series, toys, merchandise and even a theme park at Drayton Manor in Staffordshire.The Reverend ...

Since its debut in 1945, created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry for his son Christopher Awdry, the Thomas & Friends show has delighted audiences worldwide through books, toys, content, theme parks ...

The British businesswoman and TV producer left her mark on popular culture through her adaptation of “The Railway Series” by the reverend Wilbert Awdry into an iconic television show ...