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Wiltshire Christopher Awdry (born 1940), English author, son of the Rev. W. Awdry Daniel Awdry (1924–2008), British politician John Wither Awdry (1795–1878), English
Awdry
British author and vicar (1911–1997)
Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican priest, railway enthusiast, and children's
Wilbert_Awdry
Fictional steam locomotive
British children's books The Railway Series, created and written by Wilbert Awdry with his son Christopher, first published in 1945. Thomas runs on the Fat
Thomas_the_Tank_Engine
British writer (born 1940)
Christopher Vere Awdry (born 2 July 1940) is an English author. He is best known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas
Christopher_Awdry
Books in book series about British locomotives
published in 1945 by the British author Wilbert Awdry and later continued by his son Christopher Awdry with several illustrators, including Clarence Dalby
List of books in The Railway Series
List_of_books_in_The_Railway_Series
Series is a series of 42 British books written by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry. Wilbert wrote the first 26 books from 1945 to 1972 beginning
List of The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends characters
List_of_The_Railway_Series_and_Thomas_&_Friends_characters
British fictional book series
The Three Railway Engines, was published on 12 May 1945 by Wilbert Awdry. Awdry wrote 26 books; the final one being Tramway Engines written in October
The_Railway_Series
Fictional island
island that is the primary setting for The Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry. It lies in the Irish Sea between Cumbria and the Isle of Man. The island
Island_of_Sodor
Fictional steam locomotive
from the British children's books, The Railway Series, created by Wilbert Awdry. He is an anthropomorphic tender locomotive, and is the number 5 engine
James_the_Red_Engine
Fictional character
children's books, The Railway Series, written by the Reverend W. Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. He is the controller of the North Western Railway on the
The_Fat_Controller
British politician (1924–2008)
Daniel Edmund Awdry TD DL (10 September 1924 – 11 October 2008) was a British Conservative Party politician. Awdry was educated at Winchester College and
Daniel_Awdry
Media franchise
children's media franchise based on the Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry and created by Britt Allcroft in 1984 and owned by Mattel since 2012. The
Thomas_&_Friends_(franchise)
is based on The Railway Series books created by Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. The series centers on anthropomorphic vehicles living on
List of Thomas & Friends voice actors
List_of_Thomas_&_Friends_voice_actors
English clergyman (1874–1956)
Christianity portal John Awdry Julius (1874–1956) was Dean of Christchurch from 1927 to 1940. He was born in Norwich and educated at Melbourne Grammar
Awdry_Julius
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the fourth series of the show
Thomas_&_Friends_series_4
English cricketer and councillor
Robert William Awdry CBE (20 May 1881 – 3 February 1949) was an English cricketer who later became chairman of Wiltshire County Council. He played nine
Robert_Awdry
British bishop (1842–1910)
William Awdry (24 January 1842 – 4 January 1910) was the inaugural Bishop of Southampton and Osaka who subsequently served South Tokyo. He was the fourth
William_Awdry
British children's television series
Based on The Railway Series children's books by Wilbert and Christopher Awdry, it centers on Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as various anthropomorphic
Thomas_&_Friends
English WWI flying ace (1890–1918)
Awdry Morris Vaucour, MC & Bar, DFC (8 March 1890 – 16 July 1918) was a First World War flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. For part of his
Awdry_Vaucour
Indian judge (1795–1878)
Sir John Wither Awdry DL (21 October 1795 – 31 May 1878) was an English judge who worked in British India. Born at Swindon, he was the second and oldest
John_Wither_Awdry
English cricketer and British Army officer
Major Charles Edwin Awdry TD, JP (29 April 1906 – 16 November 1965) was an English cricketer and British Army officer, as well as a Justice of the Peace
Charles_Awdry
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. It was produced by Clearwater Features Ltd. for Britt Allcroft (Thomas)
Thomas_&_Friends_series_2
Episodes of British television series
Based on The Railway Series children's books by Wilbert and Christopher Awdry, it centers on various anthropomorphic steam locomotives as well as other
List of Thomas & Friends episodes
List_of_Thomas_&_Friends_episodes
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the third series of the show
Thomas_&_Friends_series_3
Season of television series
on ITV on 9 October 1984. Based on The Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry and narrated by Ringo Starr, the series focuses on the daily adventures
Thomas_&_Friends_series_1
English illustrator
illustrator of The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry. He illustrated the books written by Christopher Awdry published from 1983 to 2011. Really Useful Engines
Clive_Spong
American children's television series
based on the books of The Railway Series written by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The series aired on PBS from January 29, 1989, until June 11, 1993, with
Shining_Time_Station
British steam locomotive class (1909–1957)
Engine from The Railway Series books by the Rev W Awdry, and the spin-off TV series Thomas and Friends. Awdry describes James as an experimental rebuild as
L&YR_Class_28
Church of England clergyman and steam enthusiast
the "Fat Clergyman" in The Railway Series children's books by the Rev. W. Awdry. Boston was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, and Jesus College, Cambridge
Edwin_Boston
British illustrator
Leicester, England, was the third illustrator of The Railway Series by W.V. Awdry and a Royal Air Force intelligence officer during the Second World War.
C._Reginald_Dalby
2008 British film
Britt Allcroft, which in turn was based on The Railway Series by Wilbert Awdry. The second full-length special in the Thomas & Friends franchise, following
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Thomas_&_Friends:_The_Great_Discovery
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the seventh series of this
Thomas_&_Friends_series_7
Class of British locomotives
the character Toby the Tram Engine in The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry, and its television series adaptation, Thomas & Friends. GER Class G15 "LNER
GER_Class_C53
Audio recordings of readings
are a series of audio adaptations of The Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher. Nearly all 42 of the books in the series have been
The_Railway_Stories
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the eleventh series of this
Thomas_&_Friends_series_11
English illustrator who worked on Railway Series
1972) was an English illustrator who worked on several of Reverend Wilbert Awdry's The Railway Series books from 1957 to 1962. Kenney was born on 16 May 1911
John_T._Kenney
Two preserved British steam locomotives
the nearby Bodmin and Wenford Railway and inspired the Reverend Wilbert Awdry to include them in The Railway Series of children's books as Bill and Ben
Bagnall 0-4-0ST "Alfred" and "Judy"
Bagnall_0-4-0ST_"Alfred"_and_"Judy"
Class of British steam locomotives
examples were preserved. In The Railway Series books by the Reverend W. Awdry, a character called 'Pug' appears in the 12th book, The Eight Famous Engines
LMS_Kitson_0-4-0ST
Narrow-gauge railway in north Wales
which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by the Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line inspired
Talyllyn_Railway
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the eighth series of the show
Thomas_&_Friends_series_8
Song
Hot 100 and #10 in Canada. The lyrics may have inspired Reverend Wilbert Awdry to write his first Railway Series story, Edward's Day Out. Herman Munster
Down_by_the_Station
Hamlet in England
Institute for Name-Studies. Retrieved 18 November 2025. Long, P.J. & Rev Awdry, W.V. The Birmingham and Gloucester Railway p274 1987 Alan Sutton, Gloucester
Spetchley
British writer (1818–1877)
68. Awdry 1878, p. 64. Awdry 1878, pp. 65–66. Awdry 1878, p. 76. Awdry 1878, p. 79. Awdry 1878, p. 88. Awdry 1878, p. 92. Awdry 1878, p. 89. Awdry 1878
Anne_Mackenzie_(writer)
British documentary television series
discovers more about Thomas the Tank Engine author The Reverend Wilbert Awdry. Saxmundham to Walsingham 6 "Saxmundham to Dedham" 3 May 2021 (2021-05-03)
Great British Railway Journeys
Great_British_Railway_Journeys
Publishing imprint of Random House
Train, Stop! by Rev. W. Awdry Para, Trencito, Para! by Rev. W. Awdry (out of print) Blue Train, Green Train by Rev. W. Awdry Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing
Beginner_Books
Steep rail incline in England
Long & Awdry 1987, pp. 161–162. Long & Awdry 1987, pp. 158–161, 304–305. Long & Awdry 1987, p. 211. Long & Awdry 1987, p. 163. Long & Awdry 1987, pp
Lickey_Incline
2000 film by Britt Allcroft
the British children's book series The Railway Series by the Reverend W. Awdry, its televised adaptation Thomas & Friends by Allcroft, and the American
Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the seventeenth series of
Thomas_&_Friends_series_17
Children's television programme, series 16
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the sixteenth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_16
Brazilian steam locomotive
the inspiration for Duke the Lost Engine, the 25th book of the Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series. Duke, based on the Ffestiniog Railway's Prince, is also
Coronel_Church
Model town in Dorset, England
railway based on Thomas the Tank Engine, which was opened by Christopher Awdry. Today the model town is still run by volunteers, and is visited by thousands
Wimborne_Model_Town
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the sixth series of the show
Thomas_&_Friends_series_6
British filmmaker (1943–2024)
screenwriter, producer, director, and voice actress. She adapted Wilbert Awdry's The Railway Series in the form of the children's television series Thomas
Britt_Allcroft
British radio personality (born 1955)
Crème Brulée. He also narrated The Railway Series books by Christopher Awdry for audio cassette. In 2020, Robbins appeared on the rebooted version of
Ted_Robbins
Former railway line in Scotland
Stenlake Publishing, Catrine, 2014, ISBN 978 1 84033 648 1 Christopher Awdry, Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies, Patrick Stephens Limited, Wellingborough
Kirkcudbright_Railway
Former railway station in Cambridgeshire, England
OL 11956311M. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. London: Guild Publishing. pp. 157–8. CN 8983. Awdry 1990, p. 158 Ramsey
Ramsey_North_railway_station
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the eighteenth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_18
English musician and actor (born 1940)
Friends, a Britt Allcroft production based on the books by the Reverend W. Awdry. For a single season in 1989, Starr also portrayed the character Mr. Conductor
Ringo_Starr
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
2004, p. 42, section c5. Butt 1995, p. 90. Quick 2009, p. 164. Awdry 1990, p. 91. Awdry 1990, p. 86. Clinker 1988, p. 45. Harris, Nigel, ed. (15–28 May
Elland_railway_station
Topics referred to by the same term
the Railway Series book Henry the Green Engine by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry Coal, Missouri Coal County, Oklahoma Coal City (disambiguation) Coal Creek
Coal_(disambiguation)
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the twelfth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_12
Railway line in Wales
ISBN 978-1-78155-214-8. OCLC 1120186111. Awdry 1990, p. 23. Awdry 1990, p. 14. Awdry 1990, pp. 13 & 14. Steam World magazine October 2012 Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia
Ruabon–Barmouth_line
Private school in Jerusalem
City of Jerusalem. The school was established in 1899. The Rev. Wilbert Awdry, author of The Railway Series, taught at the school in 1933–1936. Built
St. George's School, Jerusalem
St._George's_School,_Jerusalem
British film production company
composers Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984–1986) – created by Wilbert Awdry and developed by Britt Allcroft Tugs (1989) – created by David Mitton and
Clearwater_Features
2023 American film
Thomas the Tank Engine, who originated in The Railway Series by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher. The books were later adapted for television as
An_Unlikely_Fandom
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the twentieth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_20
Locomotive manufacturer in Scotland, 1884–1888
Baxter 1984, pp. 134–5. Awdry 1990, pp. 59, 75. Lowe 1989, pp. 112, 578–9. Lowe 1989, pp. 506–7, 580. Lowe 1989, p. 113. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia
Clyde_Locomotive_Company
Railway station in the Scottish Borders council area
than 50 years". TransPennine Express. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022. Awdry 1990, p. 152. Ellis 1959, p. 5. Ellis 1959, p. 11. Butt 1995, p. 196. Ellis
Reston_railway_station
Season of television series
Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by the Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the fourteenth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_14
Railway line in Scotland
Chapter 3, Section II: The essential link: Edinburgh to Glasgow, Pp 99-120. Awdry (1990); Page 128. "Night testing for Scotland's first Class 385". Rail UK
Glasgow–Edinburgh via Falkirk line
Glasgow–Edinburgh_via_Falkirk_line
Village in Northumberland, England
Market. Chollerton "Barrasford official site". Retrieved 9 September 2017. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. Sparkford:
Barrasford
Former railway line in Scotland
line closed completely to passengers in January 1983.[citation needed] Awdry (1990), page 63 Col M H Cobb, The Railways of Great Britain: A Historical
Bridge_of_Weir_Railway
Former railway line in Scotland
Strathblane is used by the Strathkelvin Railway Path - a cycle / foot path. Awdry (1990), page 118 Thomas, John (1976). Forgotten Railways Scotland. David
Blane_Valley_Railway
2018 British film
unshackling Thomas from the yesteryear universe of creator the Rev Wilbert Awdry, a vicar and railway enthusiast. But the lazy gender stereotypes need to
Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!
Thomas_&_Friends:_Big_World!_Big_Adventures!
British actor (born 1950)
Tips Monkey with Sue Beattie and Ben Miller. He also narrated The Rev. W. Awdry's letter to Christopher at the beginning of some UK and US broadcasts of
Nigel_Plaskitt
Disused railway station in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Blackwood and Hollybush follows a lot of former trackbed of the railway. Awdry 1990, p. 103 Geograph: Signalbox at Blackwood, with date information, Ben
Blackwood railway station (Wales)
Blackwood_railway_station_(Wales)
Heritage railway in Cumbria, England
Railway Series by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry is based on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. In Small Railway Engines (1967), Awdry relates part of a holiday he
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Ravenglass_and_Eskdale_Railway
outside the Ajmer works. In The Railway Series books by the Reverend W. Awdry, a character called 'Pug' appears in the 12th book, The Eight Famous Engines
Pug_(steam_locomotive)
Disused railway station in East Sussex, England
p. 34. Course 1973, p. 109. Turner 1977, p. 222. White 1992, pp. 33–34. Awdry 1990, p. 180. Course 1973, p. 110. Turner 1977, p. 226. Dendy Marshall &
St Leonards West Marina railway station
St_Leonards_West_Marina_railway_station
Class of diesel electric locomotives built by Metropolitan Vickers
BoCo, a character in The Railway Series children's books by the Rev. W. Awdry and the spin-off TV series Thomas and Friends. He carries the number D5702
British_Rail_Class_28
Bridge in Northumberland
Counties Bridge – Hexham". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 30 May 2009. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. Sparkford:
Border_Counties_Bridge
Railway station in Ceredigion, Wales
Historical Society. p. 93. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2022. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. Sparkford:
Bow_Street_railway_station
Railway station in Falkirk, Scotland
2017, Gaelic/English Station Index. Butt 1995, p. 107. Butt 1995, p. 94. Awdry 1990, p. 164. "Grangemouth Railway". Railscot. Retrieved 28 January 2014
Falkirk Grahamston railway station
Falkirk_Grahamston_railway_station
Garden centres in California
Largest Nursery in Southern California." In the 1930s, Armstrong’s son, John Awdry Armstrong, introduced a rose breeding program, which became the company’s
Armstrong_Garden_Centers
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the thirteenth series of the
Thomas_&_Friends_series_13
British railway engineer (1815–1883)
London and North Western Railway Watson 1988, p. 33; Awdry 1981, p. 114 Marshall 1978, p. 146. Long & Awdry 1987, pp. 138–139. Ahrons 1987, p. 12. Ahrons 1987
James_McConnell_(engineer)
English theatre composer (born 1948)
Black and David Yazbek Inspired by The Railway Series books by The Rev. W. Awdry. Cricket (1986) Lyrics by Tim Rice First performed for Queen Elizabeth II's
Andrew_Lloyd_Webber
Heritage railway in Shropshire, England
Branch Line, on the Telford Town Tramway which was opened by the Reverend W. Awdry, who named the tram Thomas, on 9 April 1980 but did not last very long there
Telford_steam_tram
Confectionery company based in Britain
better known for illustrating The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry. Fox's Confectionery was acquired by Valeo Foods in 2015. In Indonesia,
Fox's_Confectionery
Season of television series
Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by the Reverend W. Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the 24th and final series
Thomas_&_Friends_series_24
Attribution of human traits to non-human entities
characters are anthropomorphic animals. Non-animal examples include Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series stories featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and other anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphism
British class of steam locomotives
"154 down 53 to go, 45491". Steam Railway. No. 584. June 2026. p. 61. Awdry & Awdry 1987, p. 129. "René Magritte – Three Favourites". Cedric Suggests. Aube
LMS_Stanier_Class_5_4-6-0
Sir Topham Hatt The Railway Series Short story series (1945-1972) Rev. W. Awdry Sir Reginald Lavington "The Adventure of the Black Baronet", The Exploits
List_of_fictional_baronets
Railway in the UK
Work to reopen the line started with a sod cutting ceremony in June 2007. Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. Sparkford:
Bathgate and Coatbridge Railway
Bathgate_and_Coatbridge_Railway
Masculine given name of Gaelic origin
Ones Neil the Boxtank engine, from The Railway Series books by Rev. W.V. Awdry Neil Watts, from To The Moon Neil, character from the game Coffee Talk All
Neil
Railway station in Wadborough, England
Patrick Stephens Ltd. pp. 11, 255. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508. Long, P.J.; Awdry, W.V. (1987). The Birmingham and Gloucester Railway. Gloucester: Alan Sutton
Abbots Wood Junction railway station
Abbots_Wood_Junction_railway_station
Former railway station in Wales
39–40. Byles (1982), p. 46. Byles (1982), p. 48. Awdry (1990), p. 40. Page (1988), pp. 56–57. Awdry (1990), p. 36. Quick (2009), p. 142. "closure of Mill
Newport Mill Street railway station
Newport_Mill_Street_railway_station
Town in Worcestershire, England
97–98 Awdry 1981, pp. 102–5 Awdry 1981, p. 102 Awdry 1981, pp. 102–4 Awdry 1981, pp. 108–9 Awdry 1981, pp. 112–13 Awdry 1981, pp. 113–14 Awdry 1981, p
Bromsgrove
Season of television series
Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. The tenth series was first broadcast in 2006, narrated by Michael Angelis
Thomas_&_Friends_series_10
Disused railway station in England
the tunnels. The station hotel survives as the Northey Arms. The Rev. W. Awdry, author of The Railway Series books lived next to the railway station and
Box_railway_station
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