Over its 70-year run, Thomas the Tank Engine has doled out life advice to generations of children from the gentle railways of fictional island Sodor. ... who will put a smile on everyone’s face.

Thomas the Tank Engine, whose television adventures on the fictional island of Sodor have delighted children around the world for years, is now on a real-life mission to help kids with autism.

Thomas Land, being built on about 11 of Edaville's 250 acres, will have 14 rides based on the television show, with the highlight being a 20-minute train ride on a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine.

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, died at 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft’s death was announced by filmmaker Brannon Carty.

Thomas the Tank Engine and all his mechanical friends are a beloved part of our culture, having been first written about back in 1945 by Rev. W.Audry to cheer up his son, who had measles.

Kids have read about the Thomas the Tank Engine since the 40's and watched "Thomas & Friends" on television since the 1980's. The adventures of Thomas, and his friends, a group of steam engines ...

Thomas the Tank Engine Voice Actor Quits Over Salary Dispute "It is embarrassing but the reason is that they are paying a very low wage," Martin T. Sherman wrote in an open letter to fans.

Happy birthday, Thomas! ‘Famous’ Tank Engine is turning 75 Test your knowledge on the famous children’s character. Keith Dunlap, Digital Content Team, Graham Media Group.

The series aired as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends from 1984 until 2021. Allcroft’s family remembered her as an “adoring mother and wife and visionary producer” in an emotional statement.

Peter Stripol has unveiled a terrifying new backyard weapon. It's some sort of monstrous hexapod Thomas the Tank Engine flamethrower. If you want to keep your memories of Shining Time Station ...

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released. The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81 She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr ...