Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, died at 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft’s death was announced by filmmaker Brannon Carty.

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.

Thomas the Tank Engine, beloved children's book character and possible imperialist, is about to make a whole lot of new friends.. 14, to be specific: In an effort to diversify the children's ...

One Christmas, the Rev. Awdry made a model of the engines named Thomas and Edward. In 1945, the Rev. Awrdy’s wife urged him to write a book. That book, “The Three Railway Engines” sold ...

Beloved British tank engine Thomas has a new movie - with a very long title and at least two exclamation marks. Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie launched to much fanfare at a ...

Allcroft was best known as a producer for several shows, including Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends after obtaining the rights to the Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series books featuring Thomas the Tank ...