Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, died at 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft’s death was announced by filmmaker Brannon Carty.

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.

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 the Tank Engine was created by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry in a series of 1940s children's books (he based the train on a wooden toy made for his son). Allcroft's first adaptation, ...

Britt Allcroft, a British television producer and writer who helped to develop “Thomas & Friends” based on “The Railway Series” books and its characters including Thomas the Tank Engine ...

Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Kohl Children’s Museum and he’s bringing exciting train activities for families with him. From Oct. 5, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025, kids can meet some of their ...

Thomas the Tank Engine is available for rides at Strasburg Rail Road in Lancaster County for one more weekend in June. To stream WNEP on your phone, you need the WNEP app.

Britt Allcroft, Creator of ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81 She wanted to create an unconventional show that would enchant children. And she knew she found her perfect narrator in Ringo Starr.

Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell. He breaks a rule, has a mishap and gets stuck. He is rescued and learns a lesson. Ringo Starr provides the narration. If you have ever seen any of the ...

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 ...

The creator of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Britt Allcroft, has died at 81-years-old. Allcroft was best known as a producer for several shows, including Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends after ...

Britt Allcroft in 1973, more than a decade before “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends” debuted on British television. Credit... C. Woods/Daily Express, via Hulton Archive, via Getty Images.