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[[File:ThomasCGI.jpg|thumb|250px|Thomas in CGI]]
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'''Thomas the Tank Engine''' is a fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry and his son, Christopher; he became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, ''Thomas and Friends''.
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[[File:ThomasinFullCGI.jpg|thumb|250px|Thomas in full CGI]]
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'''Thomas the Tank Engine''' is a fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive in ''The Railway Series'' books by the Rev. W. Awdry and his son, Christopher; he became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, ''Thomas and Friends''.
Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue with red lining, and displays the running number one. All of the locomotives in The Railway Series were based on prototypical engines; Thomas has origins in the E2 Class designed by Lawson Billinton in 1913.
Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue with red lining, and displays the running number one. All of the locomotives in The Railway Series were based on prototypical engines; Thomas has origins in the E2 Class designed by Lawson Billinton in 1913.
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In 1979, the British writer/producer Britt Allcroft came across the books, mortgaged her house and used her savings to bring the stories to life as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (later simplified to Thomas and Friends). The programme became an award-winning hit around the world, with a vast range of spin-off commercial products.
In 1979, the British writer/producer Britt Allcroft came across the books, mortgaged her house and used her savings to bring the stories to life as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (later simplified to Thomas and Friends). The programme became an award-winning hit around the world, with a vast range of spin-off commercial products.
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==Gallery==
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==Appearances in Christmas specials==
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* "[[Thomas' Christmas Party]]"
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File:ThomasCGI.jpg|Thomas in CGI
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* "[[Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree]]"
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File:ThomasinFullCGI.jpg|Thomas in full CGI
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* "[[Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure]]"
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* "[[It's Only Snow]]"
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* "[[Not so Hasty Puddings]]"
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* "[[Don't Tell Thomas]]"
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* "[[Keeping up with James]]"
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* "[[Thomas' Tricky Tree]]"
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* "[[The Party Surprise]]"
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* "[[Merry Winter Wish]]"
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* "[[Merry Misty Island]]"
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* "[[Henry's Magic Box]]"
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* "[[Surprise, Surprise]]"
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* "[[Percy the Snowman]]"
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* "[[Tree Trouble]]"
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* "[[Salty's Surprise]]"
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* "[[The Christmas Tree Express]]"
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==External links==
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* [[w:c:ttte:Thomas|Thomas & Friends Wiki: Thomas]]
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[[Category:Thomas the Tank Engine characters]]
[[Category:Thomas the Tank Engine characters]]