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This is a list of all characters who appeared in the book series. Unless otherwise said on this page, the technical notes come from actual notes laid out by Awdry when he was developing the characters and setting for his stories; these notes are cited in his publication The Island of Sodor: Its People, History, and Railways .
Night on the Galactic Railroad (novel, film) – two boys travel on a magical train across the night sky – but there is a deeper meaning to the journey. Nightside (book series) – a book series featuring subway trains that don't require drivers; they travel through other dimensions as shortcuts and heal themselves when damaged.
The inspiration for the book was Black Mountain College (1933–1957), a liberal arts school whose faculty included some of the most prominent names in the modern art movement. Styles mentioned in the book include Abstract Expressionism , Futurism , Bauhaus , Cubism , and Lyrical Abstractionism .
With tourists seeking more sustainable travel options for 2025, there are eyes on the tracks for the most remarkable rail adventures this year – but is the “world’s longest train journey ...
Many other highly-acclaimed books are making their silver screen debuts this fall and beyond, including Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon installment and Philip Roth's Pullitzer Prize-winning ...
The last book in the series to be written by Awdry, and the last one until 1983. Tramway Engines had been a struggle for Awdry, and he was finding it harder and harder to come up with ideas. Although he considered a 27th book, he decided to retire. It would be more than a decade before there would be any new Railway Series books. [1]
The Ghan is one of the longest train journeys in the world, spanning 1,851 miles (2,979 kilometers) and multiple climate zones, from tropical Darwin in Australia’s “top end” to the lush ...
The Long Distance Service Line is the division of Amtrak responsible for operating all intercity passenger train services in the United States longer than 750 miles (1,210 km). There are fourteen such routes as of 2024, serving over 300 stations in 39 states. [3]