Thomas the tank engine first came to life through stories told by a father to his son. With a little imagination, the railroad noises outside their window became the chatter of engine friends and exciting adventures on an island called Sodor. Over 75 years later, those stories continue to captivate audiences around the world through TV, books, toys, podcasts, music, live events, and more. In Thomas, children can find an aspirational and relatable friend to be by their side through all the ups, downs, twists, and turns of childhood.