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.

Thomas & Friends is a British TV show based on The Railway Series books by Rev. Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher, first published 80 years ago in 1945. It aired on a variety of stations ...

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.

Mattel has kicked off the 80th anniversary celebrations for Thomas & Friends with the release of the original, never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of the classic series Thomas the Tank Engine ...

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.

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 ...

Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s franchise that has captured hearts for generations, marks 80 years of storytelling this year. Since its debut in 1945, created by the Reverend Wilbert ...

In celebration of eight decades of Thomas and his friends, which began with Wilbert Awdry’s The Railway Series and evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon centered on the beloved blue ...