Awdry's The Railway Series revolved around a cast of anthropomorphic trains, including Thomas and his friends Gordon, James and Percy ... He's a cheeky little engine with six small wheels ...

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, has died at age 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft was most known for producing popular children ...

A small working model of what was called Newcomens combined steam and atmospheric engine, was placed under his charge for repairs, as it did not work satisfactorily. It represented practically all ...

Almost every classic-era ride was sold with a less-gargantuan engine, and in fact, it was the small-block V-8s that dominated the times, not necessarily off the line, but in sheer volume of sales.

Sally Percy is an experienced business journalist and editor who specializes in writing about leadership and management. Based in the United Kingdom, she has been a contributor to Forbes since 2018.