Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
41 years ago today, Thomas the Tank Engine and his Friends puffed their way onto our screens, after being written about in the ever popular Railway Series written by the Rev.W.Awdry. In the books however Thomas wasn't the main character, but Britt Allcroft, who adapted the stories for TV, noticed that Thomas was the most famous so the series was named after him. From models, to CGI, to animation Thomas is still going today. And that familiar theme tune, is still one of the most recognisable theme tunes ever, when people think of Thomas they hear that music.
Happy 41 years to Thomas and Friends
Here is my tribute highlighting that famous theme tune
Music by Carson and Sudrian Afro
Sound effects by GW shunter
I do not own Thomas and Friends it is owned by Mattel
41 years ago today, Thomas the Tank Engine and his Friends puffed their way onto our screens, after being written about in the ever popular Railway Series written by the Rev.W.Awdry. In the books however Thomas wasn't the main character, but Britt Allcroft, who adapted the stories for TV, noticed that Thomas was the most famous so the series was named after him. From models, to CGI, to animation Thomas is still going today. And that familiar theme tune, is still one of the most recognisable theme tunes ever, when people think of Thomas they hear that music.
Happy 41 years to Thomas and Friends
Here is my tribute highlighting that famous theme tune
Music by Carson and Sudrian Afro
Sound effects by GW shunter
I do not own Thomas and Friends it is owned by Mattel
