Awdry's The Railway Series revolved around a cast of anthropomorphic trains, including Thomas and his friends Gordon, James and Percy, all chuffing along on the imaginary island of Sodor.

Allcroft's innovative vision turned Thomas & Friends into a groundbreaking show, featuring intricate model trains and narration by actors such as Ringo Starr and George Carlin. The series ran for ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s franchise that has captured hearts for generations, announced today its kickoff to celebrate the 80 th anniversary ...

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 ...

THE PARK SAYING IN A STATEMENT THAT, QUOTE, WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE COLLABORATION WITH THE THOMAS AND FRIENDS BRAND AND MATTEL AND WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION.