It's just a fun addition to the tour." Percy's appearance also corresponds with a new DVD movie, "Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave," which will be released on Sept. 16, Hill says.

The event is marking eight decades of the beloved children’s character with steam train rides, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

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 ...

Percy the steam engine will take passengers on rides between Thomas trains. The Lancaster County stop is one of 37 in Thomas’ tour through the U.S. and Canada, which is expected to attract a ...

The world’s favourite little blue steam engine will be swapping the island of Sodor for Mid-Hampshire next week in a ...

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.