The series aired as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends from 1984 until 2021. Allcroft’s family remembered her as an “adoring mother and wife and visionary producer” in an emotional statement.

The producing duo was married for 20 years and divorced in 1997 — just one year before “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” ended. Several spinoffs continued with both of their names listed as ...

Visitors will be able to ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine, meet characters including Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, Percy, Diesel, and Terence, and enjoy two new outdoor shows.

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

Thomas isn’t the one tank engine people can meet. “We have Percy for photo-ops, we have Sir Topham Hat for photo-ops, and the miniature trains as well,” Hoerner added.

John Oliver Finally Went After The Horrifying ‘Thomas The Tank Engine,’ As It So Richly Deserves Mike Redmond Contributing Writer Twitter December 11, 2023 ...

Trainwiz has completed another mod that adds Thomas the Tank Engine to a game. Specifically, it replaces all of Starfield’s ships with the famous train.

You Can Now Watch the Long-Lost Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Episode for the First Time Ever Created in 1983, the five-minute episode introduced the signature elements of “Thomas & Friends ...

A train ride on a life-size Thomas the Tank Engine is to be the centerpiece the family-friendly experience. 🚂 These Texas trains offer nostalgic rides, scenic views Details for Day Out With ...

Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81 She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr ...

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.

A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 9, 2025, Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Britt Allcroft, 81, the Force That Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to ...