A blog all about the world's most famous tank engine.
If you’re the kind of person who pays close attention, you may have noticed a mysterious black tank engine lurking in the background of various behind-the-scenes images from the first season of Thomas. Many have already spoken about this strange anomaly of an engine, but surely it wouldn’t hurt to talk about him again. Let’s … Read more
Many items from the collection of the late Britt Allcroft went under the hammer on the 9th of September and are now safe in the hands of fans and collectors alike who aim to preserve this legacy for many years to come. This auction has also brought some previously-unseen material into the light, from behind-the-scenes … Read more
Plarail’s special edition Railway Series Thomas was released earlier this year to commemorate the franchise’s 80th anniversary and has already become a must-have collector’s item – I was lucky enough to pre-order mine straight from Japan in mid-March in anticipation of prices rising from high demand. Styled after the front cover illustration of Thomas’ debut … Read more
Just a a couple of months ago, Fisher-Price released a brand new range of Thomas & Friends engines, both motorised and diecast. This was certainly a welcome change from the chunky-looking All Engines Go style characters who have been shrinking Thomas’ shelf space since 2022 – only the masterminds at Mattel could take a brand … Read more
