She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor ...

Britt Allcroft, the visionary creator of the beloved children's series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, has passed away at ...

The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft ...

Allcroft, from Worthing, England, produced several shows for British television during the 1970s before securing the rights ...

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Anthracite Model Railroad Society is hosting its holiday open house in Hazle Township this weekend.

Awdry's Railway Series books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine. After forming the ... featuring intricate model trains and narration by actors such as Ringo Starr and George Carlin.

The creator of a beloved children’s TV series is dead at age 81. “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” co-creator Britt Allcroft ...

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme ...

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the beloved children’s series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, has died aged 81.

Jan. 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. The County has extended the extreme cold weather alert until 11 a.m. today. Check the complete weather… Read More ...

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series ... steam until the 1980s when she created the beloved train-themed show that brought smiles to young audiences ...

The series followed Thomas, a blue, anthropomorphised tank locomotive ... the leading characters were all dominant male trains, while the female ones, Mavis and Daisy, were coaches that were ...