Thomas the Tank Engine

Sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn says working on the show made him a "cool dad" with his children.

The test episode of the fictional talking train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday.

Wilbert Awdry was inspired by hearing the sounds of trains whilst laying in bed as a young boy.

Elliott Garcia will be heard as Bruno the Brake Car alongside Thomas the Tank Engine.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the first book in the Rev W Awdry's Railway Series.

The Liverpool-born actor was known for Boys from the Blackstuff and narrating Thomas The Tank Engine.

Peppa Pig and Thomas the Tank Engine scrubs are some of the many designs donated to a hospital.

John T Kenney's art became known worldwide after he illustrated six books in Rev W Awdry's The Railway Series.