A 1940s illustration of Thomas the Tank Engine. Mattel The makeover comes with an updated theme song, international travels, and two new female main characters: Rebecca and Nia.

The world of Thomas the Tank Engine has mostly been male-dominated, but Mattel wants to change that. The toymaker is adding two female main characters to the Thomas & Friends TV series next year.

THOMAS the Tank Engine is being revamped to include more female and foreign characters on the advice of the UN. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main characters… ...

There are 42 books in the Thomas the Tank Engine series created in 1946 by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. But the only female characters are the coaches Annie, Clarabel and Isabel, Mrs Kyndley - an ...

‘Thomas The Tank Engine’ producers will be introducing two new female trains, as part of an overhaul of the TV series in 2018. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the brand, revealed Nia (an ...

Thomas the Tank Engine to introduce first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car in new animated series. The new role will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Peppa Pig welcome friends with autism and 2 mommies. Updated September 7, 2022 12:38 PM ET Originally published September 7, 2022 11:50 AM ET. By . Bill Chappell ...

The world of Thomas the Tank Engine has mostly been male-dominated, but Mattel wants to change that. The toymaker is adding two female main characters to the Thomas & Friends TV series next year ...

More than 70 years ago, a British man took a wooden broomstick and crafted a toy for his young child, bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to life. His creation inspired books -- and more. The blue ...

Thomas the Tank Engine has come under attack from Labour for not having enough female train drivers. Shadow Transport Secretary Mary Creagh MP says the popular series “sets a poor example” to ...