The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center has opened the national traveling exhibit, “Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails,” based on the beloved Thomas the Train.

The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft ...

The Princess of Wales is not only celebrating her 43rd birthday, but also the arrival of her friend Lady Melissa Percy's ...

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.

The TV producer was behind bringing the beloved children's series to life in the 1970s after securing the rights to adapt ...

The show was a runaway success with fans and followed train Thomas with his friends Gordon, James, Henry, Edward, Toby and Percy while working with The Fat Controller. Allcroft was remembered as ...

Thomas the Tank Engine creator Britt Allcroft has died aged 81. The producer brought the beloved children's series to TV ...