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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, British writer and producer Britt Allcroft came across the books, [‡ 2] and arranged a deal to make the television series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (later simplified to Thomas ...
A straight-to-video film, Calling All Engines!, was released in 2005, shortly before series 9. While featuring characters from Thomas and the Magic Railroad, it was not a direct sequel. It proved successful; this resulted in more direct-to-video specials being produced. [26]
Thomas & Friends (formerly known as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) is a children's media franchise created by Britt Allcroft and currently owned by Mattel.The franchise revolves around an ensemble cast of anthropomorphic steam locomotives, including the titular main protagonist Thomas the Tank Engine as well as other vehicles, who work on the Island of Sodor.
Shomoy James Mitchell (All Engines Go first series only) Will Bhaneja (All Engines Go second series onwards) Daisy [9] A green diesel railcar who came to work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line in place of Thomas after he crashed into the Stationmaster's house. She now works on the Harwick Branch Line carrying out passenger duties, while Ryan runs ...
All of the stories in Series 1 were originally written by the Rev. W. Awdry, including a one-off story commissioned by the staff: Thomas' Christmas Party.The seven engines introduced in this series became the core of the cast in later episodes, with crew member (and from Series 8–12, director) Steve Asquith terming them the "Magnificent Seven". [1]
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by the Reverend W. Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the fourth series of the show, which was broadcast in 1995.
The next morning, Henry falls ill and Thomas, being the only engine available, is instead asked to pull his train. Unfortunately, Thomas starts too soon and leaves the coaches behind, much to Sir Topham Hatt's dismay. Thomas sadly returns and is coupled to the train, but the other engines tease him about it at Tidmouth Sheds later that night ...
In Brazil, Thomas meets two wood-burning engines who've never travelled beyond their eucalyptus railway. Thomas agrees to swap jobs with them for the day, but this causes more trouble than he expects. His two new friends find that there is a reason why they are best suited to their short eucalyptus railway, they have a small fuel supply.