In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.

A heritage railway charity is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Thomas with a 14-mile "big birthday adventure" train trip. The famous talking steam engine character was created by the Rev W Awdry, ...

Thomas and the steam trains spring into action when Porter and the diesel engines run into a series of accidents that throw their deliveries off track.