Why did Awdry do that?
November 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Why did Awdry do that?
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
The Repressive, Authoritarian Soul of “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends”
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
www.newyorker.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
“Making a self-insert OC is cringe!”
Meanwhile Rev. Wilbert Awdry in the 1960’s:
Meanwhile Rev. Wilbert Awdry in the 1960’s:
February 1, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“Making a self-insert OC is cringe!”
Meanwhile Rev. Wilbert Awdry in the 1960’s:
Meanwhile Rev. Wilbert Awdry in the 1960’s:
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
www.npr.org
January 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
TVS-Styled Observation Coaches
November 30, 2024 at 6:54 PM
TVS-Styled Observation Coaches
February 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thomas and Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012 [2024 Awdry Extravaganza 4 rescreening])
(CAM, credit to Thomas Theorist)
(CAM, credit to Thomas Theorist)
July 24, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Thomas and Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012 [2024 Awdry Extravaganza 4 rescreening])
(CAM, credit to Thomas Theorist)
(CAM, credit to Thomas Theorist)
When I was a little Nacho, I adored Thomas The Tank Engine. So I was delighted when I found this book.
Happy Times.
Happy Times.
July 9, 2024 at 10:06 AM
When I was a little Nacho, I adored Thomas The Tank Engine. So I was delighted when I found this book.
Happy Times.
Happy Times.
The Awdry Extravaganza 2025 celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway.
This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.
This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.
May 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Awdry Extravaganza 2025 celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway.
This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.
This three-day event from the 18th to 20th July 2025 is the ultimate celebration of his most enduring creation.
Wilbert Awdry watching Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Wilbert Awdry watching Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
What's this?
A special teaser for the Awdry Extravaganza Livestream?
A special teaser for the Awdry Extravaganza Livestream?
July 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What's this?
A special teaser for the Awdry Extravaganza Livestream?
A special teaser for the Awdry Extravaganza Livestream?
It is with a heavy heart knowing today has been 28 years (21/03/1997) since the passing of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. May God bless Awdry, and may his legacy live on forever.
March 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It is with a heavy heart knowing today has been 28 years (21/03/1997) since the passing of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. May God bless Awdry, and may his legacy live on forever.
I dunno about you, as time goes on, these awdry events I feel have become a little less about the funny blue little train, but more about meeting the ones who've been brought to Tywyn by him. That's what I've enjoyed most about the awdry events.
May 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I dunno about you, as time goes on, these awdry events I feel have become a little less about the funny blue little train, but more about meeting the ones who've been brought to Tywyn by him. That's what I've enjoyed most about the awdry events.
Ringo Starr on the set of Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends series 2 in 1985 or 1986
#RingoStarr #TTTE #ThomasAndFriends #TheBeatles
#RingoStarr #TTTE #ThomasAndFriends #TheBeatles
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Ringo Starr on the set of Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends series 2 in 1985 or 1986
#RingoStarr #TTTE #ThomasAndFriends #TheBeatles
#RingoStarr #TTTE #ThomasAndFriends #TheBeatles
(Page taken from "Gordon and Spencer", a story from "Doncaster Engines" by Christopher Awdry)
November 6, 2024 at 11:12 PM
(Page taken from "Gordon and Spencer", a story from "Doncaster Engines" by Christopher Awdry)
Final Coil a British progressive metal band features guitarist & backing vocalist Richard Awdry, grandson of Rev. Wilbert Awdry; creator of Thomas the Tank Engine.
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Final Coil a British progressive metal band features guitarist & backing vocalist Richard Awdry, grandson of Rev. Wilbert Awdry; creator of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
The Repressive, Authoritarian Soul of “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends”
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
www.newyorker.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
Talyllyn’s Awdry Extravaganza Kicks Off! https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/talyllyns-awdry-extravaganza-kicks-off.html #abergynolwyn #TalyllynRailway #ThomasTheTankEngine #tywyn
Talyllyn’s Awdry Extravaganza Kicks Off!
Talyllyn is hosting its Awdry Extravaganza, which began today and will run until the 20th July.
www.railadvent.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Talyllyn’s Awdry Extravaganza Kicks Off! https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/talyllyns-awdry-extravaganza-kicks-off.html #abergynolwyn #TalyllynRailway #ThomasTheTankEngine #tywyn
The best thing we’ve ever done on an Awdry Extravaganza Livestream is about to begin!!
Presenting, Mike the Roller Coaster!
👉 www.youtube.com/live/5YROKzV...
Presenting, Mike the Roller Coaster!
👉 www.youtube.com/live/5YROKzV...
Awdry Extravaganza 2025 LIVE! Saturday 19th! (Hosted by @Terrier55Stepney and Tim Dunn)
The Awdry Extravaganza celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and one of the earliest volunteers on the Talyl...
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July 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The best thing we’ve ever done on an Awdry Extravaganza Livestream is about to begin!!
Presenting, Mike the Roller Coaster!
👉 www.youtube.com/live/5YROKzV...
Presenting, Mike the Roller Coaster!
👉 www.youtube.com/live/5YROKzV...
Fun fact: Awdry never introduced a D11 into the Railway Series because he feared what the Sodor equivalent of ‘Bailie MacWheeble’ would be.
January 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Fun fact: Awdry never introduced a D11 into the Railway Series because he feared what the Sodor equivalent of ‘Bailie MacWheeble’ would be.
It's been 29 years since Wilbert Awdry died. His legacy is always remembered. Thank you, good sir.
March 21, 2026 at 8:56 AM
It's been 29 years since Wilbert Awdry died. His legacy is always remembered. Thank you, good sir.