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The Thomas the Tank engines stories were created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who was born in Hampshire in 1911. He grew up close to the railway and was convinced that the steam engines all had different personalities. He used to imagine conversations between them. Later when he was grown up and his son Christopher became ill with measles, Wilbert told stories Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends to entertain him. Christopher asked for more and more stories and Wilbert began writing them down. The first of the Railway Series books was published in 1945, and Awdry wrote 26 Railway books in total before his son, Christopher, took over the series. There have since been multiple, hugely popular, Thomas the Tank Engine TV series and films.
<p>Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019</p>
<p>‘A global icon, with more than 20 TV series made.’, BBC news</p>
<p>"Thomas the Tank Engine has been a comforting, familiar face to so many families … entertaining, educating and inspiring children on important issues through exciting stories and characters. I certainly have fond memories of growing up with Thomas & Friends and being transported to new places through his adventures.", Prince Harry</p>
When Bertie the Bus comes to Thomas’ station, he thinks buses are faster than engines. They decide to have a race, but who will come home in first place? All aboard for more Railway adventures featuring Thomas and his friends from the Island of Sodor!
Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan.
These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end.
Thomas & Friends have been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
When Bertie the Bus comes to Thomas’ station, he thinks buses are faster than engines. They decide to have a race, but who will come home in first place? All aboard for more Railway adventures featuring Thomas and his friends from the Island of Sodor!
Great short stories of friendship and adventure for kids ages 1 to 5
• With a short, lively story and a bonus spot-and-see activity, this little book is perfect for pre-school Thomas fans
• Three series of 'All Engines Go' are available to watch on Milkshake, Channel 5
• More than 20 Thomas TV series have aired in at least 180 countries. There have also been films, merchandise and a theme park in Staffordshire, UK
• Core age group 2-4 years
• 92% awareness in the UK
• 1 Thomas & Friends toy engine is sold every second somewhere in the world
• Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated
• Thomas the Tank Engine celebrated his 80th birthday in 2025 with 867 pieces of coverage and a reach of over 860m
• A feature length Christmas movie aired on Netflix in November 2024, also streaming on Nick Jr, Cartoonito and Milkshake
• Bruno the brake car, the first autistic character, was introduced in 2022
• Bruno's story created 5 billion impressions globally
• Brand purpose – helping kids navigate life’s new experiences through friendship and stories
• Return to celebrating authentic train play patterns and content in 2026
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Om bidragsyterne
The Thomas the Tank engines stories were created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who was born in Hampshire in 1911. He grew up close to the railway and was convinced that the steam engines all had different personalities. He used to imagine conversations between them. Later when he was grown up and his son Christopher became ill with measles, Wilbert told stories Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends to entertain him. Christopher asked for more and more stories and Wilbert began writing them down. The first of the Railway Series books was published in 1945, and Awdry wrote 26 Railway books in total before his son, Christopher, took over the series. There have since been multiple, hugely popular, Thomas the Tank Engine TV series and films.