A heritage railway charity is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Thomas with a 14-mile "big birthday adventure" train trip. The famous talking steam engine character was created by the Rev W Awdry, ...

New Hope Valley Railway will host a special event next month for Thomas the Tank Engine lovers that includes play on a new train playset built by a local Eagle Scout. Thomas in the Garden is Sept. 9 ...

Chinese manufacturer used lead paint on the wooden toys. June 13, 2007 — -- One of the most-beloved toys in the world has joined the growing list of Chinese-made products to be pulled from store ...