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 ...

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.

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 ...

Fair. I get it. Thomas the Tank Engine has been a blight on race relations for far too long,” she said as an image of the Thomas & Friends characters wearing KKK hoods appeared onscreen.

Thomas’s new friends will be introduced to the public in a movie called, “The Great Race,” slated for global release in May, with related merchandise and DVD available in August -- in select ...

Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WXIN) – The world of Thomas the Tank Engine is welcoming its first character with autism to the island of Sodor.

The event is marking eight decades of the beloved children’s character with steam train rides, entertainment, and ...

"We have added new female characters before, but I think, with a show like Thomas, they tend to fall into the background after initial introduction," said Ian McCue, a "Thomas & Friends" producer.

In September 2018, Dana Loesch hosted an NRA television segment that showed Thomas the Tank Engine characters wearing digitally-added Ku Klux Klan hoods.

That idea sure Tank-ed! Mattel — the company that owns Thomas the Tank Engine — is firing back at NRA TV host Dana Loesch for portraying “Thomas & Friends” characters in Ku Klux Klan hoods.

To commemorate the anniversary -- or Thomas’ birthday, whatever you want to call it -- below is a quiz on facts about the Tank Engine. We’ve also included some ways to celebrate throughout the ...

The world of Thomas the Tank Engine is welcoming its first character with autism to the island of Sodor. Bruno the brake car will make his debut on the season 26 premiere of “Thomas & Friends ...