Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends models
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:
- Bachmann Thomas and Friends was released in 2002 and the models were made with special tools to resemble the characters from the series.
- Hornby Thomas And Friends was released in 1985 onwards. Edward and Emily were released in 2006.
- My First Thomas & Friends by Golden Bear (UK)
- Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway by Learning Curve
- Take Along Thomas and Friends by Learning Curve
- Thomas Tomica by TOMY
- Thomas Tomy Wind Ups by TOMY
- Thomas Character Builder by MV Sports
- Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends ERTL Models by Ertl Company
- Lego Duplo Thomas & Friends
