Thomas the Tank Engine and his railway ... the Philippines now show the series. Original characters such as the Fat Controller and James the Red Engine are still going strong.

By Victor Mather Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell ... in British children’s books by the Rev. W. Awdry. The character and his fellow locomotives, like Percy (green) and James ...

"It was an absolute joy to work on." Wilbert Vere Awdry created the Thomas the Tank Engine character in his 1945 children's book series, meaning it celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.