Here's a look back on Thomas The Train.
A little history on where he came from.
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.
Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue with red lining, and displays the running number one. All of the locomotives in The Railway Series were based on prototypical engines; Thomas has origins in the E2 Class designed by Lawson Billinton in 1913.
Thomas first appeared in 1946 in the second book in the series, Thomas the Tank Engine, and was the focus of the four short stories contained within.
In 1979, the British writer/producer Britt Allcroft came across the books,[2] and arranged a deal to bring the stories to life as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (later simplified to Thomas and Friends). The programme became an award-winning hit around the world, with a vast range of spin-off commercial products.
Thomas the train's personal website.
http://www.thomasandfriends.com/usa/Thomas.mvc/Home
Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends and play games and activities, watch videos, download coloring sheets, learn about Sodor Island and more! Click photo to the right to check it out now!
Day Out with Thomas!
Buy tickets to actually meet Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, and all there friends.
Spend the day out with Thomas the Tank Engine at outdoor events across the United States. Find ticket, venue and schedule information through this link. Just simply click on the photo to the right.
Thomas The Train Railway collection.
Some more history on Thomas The tank Engine.
Learning Curve introduced some new designs for the track surface of wooden toy railways, such as the "clickety-clack" rails patented in 1995 and the newer tracks with a relief to supply better traction grip for battery powered engines, patented in 2002. They also introduced a road "track" on the flipside of the railway tracks.
The original models were constructed mainly from painted wood with metal used in the coupling magnets and axles and plastic wheels and faces. These models were relatively primitive, with simple wooden stubs for the funnel and dome and details such as windows, whistles and bufferbeams omitted.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the models were upgraded. The wooden funnel and painted smokebox were replaced with a separate plastic smokebox with a more realistic funnel. The tender engines received an additional upgrade of molded plastic coal.
These improved designs were manufactured until 2002, when they were replaced with a third generation of design, which included new and more detailed faces. Another update came in 2011 in the form of new faces to coincide with the recent CGI switchover.
Thomas The Train
wooden railway.
Created more than fifteen years ago, the Thomas Wooden Railway line remains the classic train system that moms and dads rely on to bring the cherished Thomas & FriendsTM stories to life. With its quality wood craftsmanship and timeless appeal, the Thomas Wooden Railway features an array of engines, destinations and accessories for endless hours of imaginative, immersive play.
Thomas and Friends
trackmasters.
Trackmaster makes Thomas and Friends come to life with motorized play. The Trackmaster system includes innovative, remote-controlled action, motorized engines, and other cool features with tons of kid appeal. This set is designed for lots of action and adventure. The tracks and engines are made of lightweight durable plastic.
Thomas and Friends
Take n Play
Take-n-Play (formerly called Take Along Thomas) allows kids to take Thomas with them wherever they go. Each set is easy to transport and transforms into the Island of Sodor adventure in seconds. The die cast engines are durable and easy to store inside each set and the destinations are compatible.
Thomas and Friends
Merchandise.
Large numbers of manufacturers have sought to produce 'Thomas'-branded items due to the popularity and longevity of the series that originated in 1945 with the first of The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry.
The most popular and wide-ranging items of merchandise are, of course, the models of the characters, which have been produced in many different ranges, some including accompanying railway systems. However, there are many other popular products which include videos, books and magazines, and computer games. 'Thomas' merchandise has also included such diverse items as: audiobooks, annuals, colouring and activity books, jigsaws, board games, stationery, clothing, cutlery, household items such as curtains, duvet covers and lampshades, and soft drinks and spaghetti shapes.
Thomas has even come out with bedding
and anything else you might need to create a Thomas and Friends themed bedroom.
Thomas The Train books.
...a little more history.
It was only due to the persistence of his wife, Margaret, that the Rev. Awdry eventually offered his scribbles to a publisher, and his first book, "The Three Railway Engines" was published by Edmund Ward in 1945. You could see the best Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway Trains product here .. At Christmas of that year, the Rev. Awdry made his son Christopher a simple wooden toy engine that was later christened "Thomas." And so Thomas the Tank Engine was born. At Christopher's urging, his father began to make up stories about Thomas too. "Thomas the Tank Engine" was published the following year and steamed onwards. The Rev. W. Awdry invented a fictional setting for the stories - the Island of Sodor - and wrote a new book every year until his twenty sixth and final story.
Thomas The Tank engine
and the history on how he made his television debut.
"Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" chugged onto ITV television for the first time in Britain, in October 1984 and the series became an instant hit. Within just a few months, 8.5 million people were tuning in to watch. More people were watching Thomas than were viewing the popular sports programs on other channels. Children and adults alike were besotted by the little steam engine and adored the beautiful railway models in the series. The next stop for Thomas was America in 1989 when Thomas and his friends pulled into the PBS television station. Canada's YTV also took Thomas on board and the tank engine saw no signs of stopping there. Thomas puffed his way over to Japan in 1991, to Germany by 1997 and he has now appeared in 130 countries all around the world.
Throw a Thomas The train
Birthday Party!!
Thomas The Tank engine and Friends
links.
- Thomas fan site!
- Thomas The train has his own Fan club!!
- Thomas toys.
- Shop at Toys r us for Thomas and Friends trains and tracks.
- Trains galore!
- Good deal's on Thomas toys.
- Thomas at Target.
- Shop Thomas and Friends at your local Target.
- Thomas The Train furniture.
- Find good prices o Thomas The Train furniture.
- Little Tikes
- Shop Little Tikes for Thomas The Train.
- Fisher Price
- Shop fisher Price for Thomas The Train Track Masters.
- Party
- Thomas The Train party ideas.
The conductor on the Island of Sodor wants to Thank You!
"Thank you for stopping by and checking out this lens. Read it carefully. It is very useful".
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