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

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.

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released. The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

A special guest has arrived in Baltimore for a big birthday party at the B&O Railroad Museum as "Thomas the Tank Engine" turns 80 years old. Skip to content. NOWCAST WBAL-TV 11 News Today.