Thomas the Tank Engine appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade back in 2014. REUTERS “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” began airing in the US in 1989. PA Images via Getty Images ...

Thomas’s new friends will be introduced to the public in a movie called, “The Great Race,” slated for global release in May, with related merchandise and DVD available in August -- in select ...

It's the latest move to add diversity and representation to stories about Thomas the Tank Engine, the plucky train that the Rev. W. Awdry created for his son in 1945.

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. In an upcoming animated feature film, Thomas ...

Thomas was first created in 1945 by Reverend Wilbert Awdry in stories written for his son. Today, Thomas’ stories are told through the Thomas & Friends television series, toys, books, apps and more.

THIRTEEN Previews Media With Impact: Thomas the Tank Engine Makes New Friends Clip | 30s Children on the autism spectrum meet Thomas the Tank Engine at a special event. Children on the autism ...

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 ...

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.

Climb aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine and friends are rolling into St. Paul. Author: Katherine R Ulmer and KARE (KARE) Published: 9:52 AM CDT June 14, 2014 Updated: 9:52 AM CDT June 14, 2014 ...