Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine was the second Railway Series book, released in 1947. In this book, there was the now famous words among Thomas fans: "Dear Christopher, Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. He wanted to come out of the station yard and see the world. These storys tell you how he did it. I hope you enjoy reading them because you helped me make to make them. Your loving Daddy." The book contained 4 stories: Thomas and Gordon, Thomas' Train, Thomas and the trucks, and Thomas and the brakedown train. This book also introduced James the Red Engine.