For over 45 years Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have entertained children. This book contains 10 of these stories which have been adapted from TV episodes of "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends". These stories are based on "The Railway Series" by Reverend W. Awdry. For over 45 years Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have entertained children. This book contains 10 of these stories which have been adapted from TV episodes of "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends". These stories are based on "The Railway Series" by Reverend W. Awdry.