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Thomas the Tank Engine

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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. First appearing in the second book in the series in 1946, he is a tank engine, painted blue with red lining, and displays the running number 1, originally painted teal green with white lining, the letters L B S C & #70 on both sides. All of the locomotives in The Railway Series were based on prototypical engines; he has origins in the E2 Class with extended side tanks designed by Lawson Billinton in 1915. Thomas is often described as a cheeky and fussy engine. He initially worked as the station pilot at Knapford (Vicarstown in RWS before going over to Wellsworth). After helping to rescue James from an accident, Thomas was rewarded by being permanently assigned to the Ffarquhar Branch Line with his two coaches, Annie and Clarabel. In 1979, Britt Allcroft came across the books, mortgaged her house, and used her savings to bring the stories to life as the television series Thomas & Friends. It became an award-winning hit around the world, with a vast range of spin-off commercial products.

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