bidding in auctions and more Thomas the Tank Engine has been a beloved constant for kids for 80 years! In celebration of eight decades of Thomas and his friends, which began with Wilbert Awdry’s ...

The original test episode, titled Down The Mine, will appear online on Friday 9 May to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the famous talking tank engine franchise. The popular character began ...

All aboard for the 80th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine. The little blue steam engine ... No doubt that caused some "confusion and delay" as Sir Topham Hatt - who we no longer refer to ...

Arthur the Big Tank Engine, Elizabeth the Lorry, Byron the Bulldozer, and Fergus the Traction Engine are up for auction. Models of Topham Hall, Sir Topham Hatt, and Lady Hatt will also be included.

The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time ...

As Thomas the Tank Engine said, “Sometimes, things don’t go as planned, and that’s OK.” The “really useful engine’s” visit to Calgary’s Heritage Park — originally planned for May ...

Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell. He breaks a rule, has a mishap and gets stuck. He is rescued and learns a lesson. Ringo Starr provides the narration. If you have ever seen any of the ...

One mother could not believe her ears when her son's Thomas the Tank Engine toy seemed to be saying a crude phrase. The toy made for 18-month-old children by Fisher-Price repeats the phrase ...

High school senior Sir Darius Brown has been advocating for shelter pets since his pre-teen years. And now the impact he's made has earned him a tuition-free college education. Sir Darius ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

KWIK Fit founder Tom Farmer has died at the age of 84. Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain, was also a former director of MyTravel Group and Scottish Power, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.