In 1946, the Rev Awdry became rector at Holy Trinity Church in Elsworth, between Cambridge and Huntingdon, which is where he wrote another 25 books about the engine.

The following year, Edmund Ward’s catalogue advertised a gramophone record of ‘the Rev W Awdry in his own voice telling two of the railway stories with the background effects of real engines ...

The shape is instantly recognisable to generations brought up on the tales by the Reverend W Awdry. So it didn't take long for this topiary train to earn the nickname Thomas the Tank Engine. When ...

Thomas the Tank Engine was first seen in the book, Thomas the Tank Engine after Reverend W. Awdry created the stories and illustrations to entertain his poorly child, Christopher.

Thomas the Tank Engine is an iconic figure, instantly recognised by children of all ages and positively worshipped by some young steam train fans, who love anything to do with Rev W Awdry's perky ...

A heritage railway charity is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Thomas with a 14-mile "big birthday adventure" train trip. The famous talking steam engine character was created by the Reverend W ...