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.

The land train has a blue "locomotive" with a Thomas the Tank Engine face and two carriages.

The TV personality - and former 90s pop star - will voice an Australian rally car in the movie.