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Reverend W. Awdry

1911–1997

2 series 38 books in order

Reverend W. Awdry was an English clergyman, born in 1911 and died in 1997, famous for having created the Railway Series books, which gave the world the Island of Sodor, home of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends.

Born
1911
Known for
The Railway Series, Thomas and friends

Series by Reverend W. Awdry

The Railway Series

45 books in order · 1945–1997

  1. Cover of The Three Railway Engines

    The Three Railway Engines

    1945 · Reverend W. Awdry

    Drei Dampfloks werden Freunde is the first picture book by Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry, part of his Railway Series. The book introduces three steam…

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  2. Cover of Thomas the Tank Engine

    Thomas the Tank Engine

    1946 · Reverend W. Awdry

    This is the second book by Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry (1911-1997) in the Railway Series (Wilbert Awdry's Sprechende Eisenbahnen). The picture book…

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  3. Cover of James the red engine

    James the red engine

    1948 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  4. Cover of Tank engine Thomas again

    Tank engine Thomas again

    1949 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  5. Cover of Troublesome engines

    Troublesome engines

    1950 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  6. Cover of Henry the green engine

    Henry the green engine

    1951 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  7. Cover of Toby the tram engine

    Toby the tram engine

    1952 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  8. Cover of Gordon the big engine

    Gordon the big engine

    1987 · Reverend W. Awdry

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  9. Cover of Edward the Blue Engine

    Edward the Blue Engine

    Year unknown · Reverend W. Awdry

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  10. Cover of Four little engines

    Four little engines

    Year unknown · Reverend W. Awdry

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Show all 45 The Railway Series books in order →

Thomas and friends

6 books in order

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Reverend W. Awdry written?

We list 38 books by Reverend W. Awdry across 2 series, published between 1945–1997 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Reverend W. Awdry's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Three Railway Engines.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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