There's More Than Just Trains To A Thomas The Train Set

Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios



Tag: Thomas The Train Set

Thomas the Tank Engine is a legendary little train. Every child has heard of him, and many have read his books, or own a Thomas the train set. Kids and parents love the healthy learning gained through his books. Thomas faces challenges and makes mistakes like anyone does, but he always works together with his friends to solve these problems, and to fix what has been damaged.

Thomas's character was invented over 50 years ago by an Anglican clergyman, Reverend Wilber Awdry. When his son was just a child, he came down with a bad case of scarlet fever, and was stuck in bed for quite some time. Awdry invented these stories as a way to entertain his son during the long days of his recovery.

Years later he decided to have his first story published so other children could enjoy the stories that his child cherished so much. Reverend Awdry continued to write twenty five more Thomas stories, introducing new characters and challenges. After a total of twenty six Thomas books, Awdry handed it off to his son Christopher, who has written 10 more stories to add to the beloved series.

However, before completely ending his career, he also built the first model Thomas the train set, which was exhibited throughout England at many shows.

Thomas and his friends have since expanded to include not only books, but also a TV show and many different train kits to build. This set of collectable train kits includes Thomas and all of his different friends, some of whom aren't even trains. It also includes many different buildings and towers that are used in the various Thomas the Tank Engine storybooks.

What started out as a book has gone from a little wooden model train named Thomas, to a whole collection of play toys. Another great thing about this collection is that all the trains and other vehicles have names and faces, making it that much more of a kid friendly toy. They can build their own sets of train tracks, then make up their own Thomas stories.

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