A souvenir shop inside the train station features Thomas-themed shirts, books and toys. “This is the only thing like it in the western U.S.,” said park representative Captain Lee.

Work is chugging along in South Carver at Thomas Land, the first Thomas the Tank Engine theme park in the United States. A grand opening is set for Aug. 15 at Edaville USA Railroad.

Thomas was first created in 1945 by Reverend Wilbert Awdry in stories written for his son. Today, Thomas’ stories are told through the Thomas & Friends television series, toys, books, apps and more.

Thomas & Friends is celebrating 80 years of the beloved character and his stories. PEOPLE has a first look at the never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. Thomas ...

Marc Forster is hopping on board for a Thomas & Friends movie.. The World War Z director will partner with Mattel Films to helm and produce a project based on the 75-year-old children’s property ...

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.