The Jun 2011 is the centenary of the birth of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Rev W.V. Awdry, whose little blue engine is still as popular today as it was 65 years ago.
Thomas the Tank Engine - History
The Jun 2011 is the centenary of the birth of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Rev W.V. Awdry, whose little blue engine is still as popular today as it was 65 years ago.
Thomas the Tank Engine - Stamps
On June, 2011, One of the world’s best loved children’s characters is to appear on a new set of Royal Mail Stamps.
The stamps show iconic images from the television series Thomas & Friends, with the 1st Class stamp featuring Thomas pulling into the station under the guidance of the Fat Controller.
Philip Parker, Royal Mail Stamps spokesperson, said: “In this age of bullet trains and high speed travel it’s great to see that children around the world are still enchanted by a little blue tank engine and his friends.
1st Class – Thomas
Thomas the Tank Engine is a 0-6-0 tank locomotive, based on the LB&SCR E2 Class. He is painted blue with red lining and is number 1 in the North Western Railway (NWR) fleet. Thomas was given his own branch line, which he operates with his two coaches, Annie and Clarabel. He was built in 1913 and arrived on Sodor in 1915.
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