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 ...

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 ...

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" ...

A blue plaque will be unveiled at the former home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry later. The ...

A national blue plaque has been unveiled at the former home of Thomas The Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The ...

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 BLUE plaque will be unveiled in Stroud in honour of the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reverend Wilbert Awdry created the beloved series for his train-obsessed son 80 years ago. | ITV News West Country ...