

Christopher is now keeping his father's legacy alive by creating more Thomas stories for children all over the world.

Thomas, which became the series' most popular character, did not appear until 1946. The first book was published in 1945, starring Edward the engine. The stories of British Railway locomotives with smiley human faces were created by Reverend Wilbert Awdry, as a way of entertaining his son Christopher as he was recovering from scarlet fever. Thomas The Tank Engine and its sequel are two fun action games for kids based on the popular kids' stories of the same name.įor those who aren't familiar with the books, Thomas The Tank Engine is over fifty years old.
