Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends models

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Several companies have made models of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.

The Rev. W. Awdry has original models of Thomas the Tank Engine. In 1927, he built Annie, and in 1948, he built Clarabel.

Hornby Railways produce a range of OO scale Thomas Models. The models are not particularly detailed, but suitable in their role of toys. In the United States, Lionel offers a range of Thomas models in the larger O scale. In Japan where space as at a premium and small size is important Tomix have introduced a series of N scale Thomas models. Ertl Company, now defunct, produced a range of die-cast and plastic models. Learning Curve of Chicago produces and distributes the Thomas Wooden Railway System, which includes most characters, wooden track, stations, bridges, tunnels, and buildings, designed as educational and learning tools for young children. They also produce the Take Along Thomas and Friends range of travel Thomas playsets. Tomy produce a Motor Road and Rail plastic train model set with battery powered engines and a wide range of track types and Thomas characters. Recently Tomy has also introduced die-cast models of the Thomas characters. Other Thomas models and toys can be found below under 'Thomas Merchandise'.

The following model series have been released: