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Thomas & Friends The Railway Series Rev. W. Awdry , and was first broadcast in 1984 alongside Shining Time Station Thomas & Friends books in the Pictureback series published by Random House and released in America only.
Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Thomas Gets Tricked
Come Out, Henry!
Henry to the Rescue
A Big Day for Thomas 1989
1991 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) This book introduces Thomas , Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt .
This is the first book to contain four stories, and the first book to include storytelling by Ringo Starr . Trouble for Thomas and Other Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Trouble for Thomas
Thomas Saves the Day
Thomas Goes Fishing
Terence the Tractor 1989
1991 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces James , Annie and Clarabel, Foolish Freight Cars and Terence. James in a Mess and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] James in a Mess
Bertie's Chase
Percy and the Signal
Percy Proves a Point Introduces Toby , Henrietta, Percy, Bertie and Harold.
Thomas does not at all appear in this book despite appearing in "Bertie's Chase" and "Percy Proves a Point".
In the original print, the sentence line "It was such an insult to be reminded of the time a bootlace had been used to mend a hole in his coaches." was divided by a page break, showing that this page ends with the word "an," and the next page starts with the word "insult." This is later corrected in the reprint. A Cow on the Line and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Double Trouble
A Cow on the Line
Old Iron
Percy Takes the Plunge 1992
1992 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Toby does not appear in this book despite starring in "Double Trouble" and "A Cow on the Line".
Bill and Ben made their debut in these stories, but were not introduced like many of the other characters. [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Pop Goes the Diesel
Diesel's Devious Deed
A Close Shave for Duck
Woolly Bear 1992
1992 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces Duck and Diesel.
This is the last Thomas audiobook to have a beep sound indicating when to turn the page. [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Donald and Douglas
The Deputation
The Diseasel
Edward's Exploit Introduces Donald, Douglas, Bill, Ben and BoCo.
Bill and Ben are properly introduced in this book, unlike "Percy Takes the Plunge" in the "A Cow on the Line" book.
Last book used for four stories.
This is the last book to feature storytelling by Ringo Starr. The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Cranky Bugs
Put Upon Percy
Lady Hatt's Birthday Party 2000
2001 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces Cranky, Lady Hatt, Caroline and George.
First book to include three stories.
This is the first book to feature storytelling by Alec Baldwin .
This is the first Thomas audiobook to include a Ding sound to turn the page. [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Toby and the Flood
Α Better View for Gordon
Busy Going Backwards 2001
2002 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces Oliver and Toad. Thomas and the Rumors and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Thomas and the Rumors
James and the Trouble with Trees
Happy Ever After 2002
2003 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces Mrs. Kyndley and Old Slow Coach.
Last book to feature stories from the fifth series [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Percy's Chocolate Crunch
Salty's Secret
A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter 2003
2004 (with audio cassette)
2005 (with CD) Introduces Salty and Mavis.
Foolish Freight Cars now called Troublesome Trucks.
This is the last television series based on children's book to include an audio cassette. James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] James and the Red Balloon
Harvey to the Rescue
Thomas and the Jet Engine Introduces Harvey.
Stepney is mentioned in this book in the story "James and the Red Balloon", but is not seen.
This is the last book to feature storytelling by Alec Baldwin. Hooray for Thomas and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Hooray for Thomas
The Grand Opening
Best Dressed Engine Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Trevor and Murdoch.
Duncan only has a cameo in this book, however he will play a role in the story "Duncan's Bluff" in the "Thomas and the Treasure" book.
Only book to feature stories from the seventh series .
This is the first book to feature storytelling by Michael Brandon . [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Thomas Gets it Right
Emily's New Route
Percy's Big Mistake Introduces Emily.
Only book to feature stories from eighth series . [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
Toby Feels Left Out
Thomas and the New Engine Introduces Neville and Iron 'Arry & Iron Bert. Thomas and the Treasure and Other Stories [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] Thomas and the Treasure
Duncan's Bluff
Seeing the Sights [ edit ] Stories and episodes [ edit ] The Magic Lamp
James Gets a New Coat
Thomas and the Golden Eagle Proteus is mentioned in "The Magic Lamp", but he is not seen.
This is the last book to include three stories and the last to feature storytelling by Michael Brandon.
Engines Other characters Places
