Thomas the Tank Engine has some new friends on the island of Sodor. The excitable engine’s roundhouse now includes a range of international characters such as “proud” Carlos from Mexico, friendly ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine's boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main characters to the ...

Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine's boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main characters to the "Thomas & Friends" ...

More than 70 years ago, a British man took a wooden broomstick and crafted a toy for his young child, bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to life. His creation inspired books -- and more. The blue engine ...

Trucks have been shunted and freight has been hauled for three-quarters of a century now, much to the delight of children around the world. Tuesday commemorates a milestone for one of the most beloved ...

A line-up of railway-themed events to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine are under way in Gloucestershire. The animated children's show was adapted from a series of 26 books written by ...

NRATV went straight for ratings during a recent segment blasting the Nick Jr. kids’ show Thomas & Friends for diversifying its characters. “Thomas the Tank is now bringing gender balance to the show ...

Britt Allcroft, creator of the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends children's TV series, has died. The British-born producer died last week in Santa Monica, Calif., at 81. Thomas started out as a ...

In September 2018, NRATV (the National Rifle Association's television channel) caused controversy when they digitally added Ku Klux Klan hoods to trains from the long-running children's television ...

The Duke of Sussex introduced a special introduction for the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Prince Harry and Thomas the ...