Thomas the Tank Engine24 Jun 2026Uncovering the West Midlands roots of Thomas the Tank EngineIt is Christopher Awdry's measles in the 1942 that led his father to create Thomas the Tank Engine.24 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Thomas the Tank Engine banger makes it to the MedThe team from Haltwhistle steam through Europe in a £500, 16-year-old pimped-up Picasso.15 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Thomas the Tank Engine banger sets off for the MedA Haltwhistle team aim to drive a £500 Citroen Picasso-turned-Thomas the Tank Engine to Monaco.11 Jun 20269 May 2026Railway which inspired Thomas the Tank Engine marks 75 years since becoming world firstTalyllyn Railway was first in the world to be run by enthusiast volunteers.9 May 202629 Apr 2026'Thomas the Tank Engine was written for me'Christopher Awdry's father created the iconic Thomas the Tank Engine series in the 1940s when he was a young boy. 29 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Railway offers day out for Autism Awareness DayFamilies could experience the Thomas train and a host of activities in a quiet and safe environment.3 Apr 202617 Oct 2025Thomas the Tank Engine author honoured with plaqueThe unveiling is to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Thomas the Tank Engine book.17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025'Blue plaque' and 'free haircuts for the homeless'A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on Friday 17 October.17 Oct 202520 Sep 2025Events celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank EngineThe author behind the popular children's character lived in Rodborough for 30 years.20 Sep 2025...
