Thomas the Tank Engine is going off the rails for some big-time pop-culture mash-ups this year. A series of new mini trains with Thomas & Friends characters combined with DC Comics heroes and ...

Thomas was first created in 1945 by Reverend Wilbert Awdry in stories written for his son. Today, Thomas’ stories are told through the Thomas & Friends television series, toys, books, apps and more.

By Caroline Luzzatto The Virginian-Pilot For kids of a certain age, it’s trucks and trains that rule, and king of them all is Thomas the Tank Engine. Parents who find themselves reading the v… ...