Thomas the Tank Engine has been engaging children and parents alike since 1945 with the stories of Thomas and his friends on the Island of Sodor. This boys’ pre-school property is a perennial favourite.

• Thomas’ Trusty Friends is the latest compilation of stories out on DVD
• Thomas and Friends is the number 1 pre-school boys property
• A new series of TV shows, series 1100 has been commissioned
• New characters join Thomas in his latest adventures, including Jack the Digger, Alfie the Excavator and Kelly the Crane