Thomas the Tank Engine has some new friends on the island of Sodor. The excitable engine’s roundhouse now includes a range of international characters such as “proud” Carlos from Mexico, friendly ...

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" ...

NEW YORK — 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 ...

More than 70 years ago, a British man took a wooden broomstick and crafted a toy for his young child, bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to life. His creation inspired books -- and more. The blue engine ...

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 ...

The American reboot of Thomas the Tank Engine has 'lost the magic' of the original series, according to its creator. Based on a series of books Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher, which were ...

More than 80 years have passed since the author of Thomas the Tank Engine created the first characters which spawned the children's series. Reverend Wilbert Awdry was inspired to write The Railway ...

NRATV went straight for ratings during a recent segment blasting the Nick Jr. kids’ show Thomas & Friends for diversifying its characters. “Thomas the Tank is now bringing gender balance to the show ...

In September 2018, NRATV (the National Rifle Association's television channel) caused controversy when they digitally added Ku Klux Klan hoods to trains from the long-running children's television ...

Britt Allcroft, creator of the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends children's TV series, has died. The British-born producer died last week in Santa Monica, Calif., at 81. Thomas started out as a ...

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Kohl Children’s Museum and he’s bringing exciting train activities for families with him. From Oct. 5, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025, kids can meet some ...