The Railway Series Books in Order
series of children's books by Wilbert Vere Awdry
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1945 · 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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Buy on Amazon1946 · 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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Buy on Amazon1957 · Reverend W. Awdry
Percy and Gordon take unexpected trips, James reluctantly gives Toby a push, then the Fat Controller takes eight engines made famous in books to an…
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Buy on AmazonDuck and the Diesel Engine (Railway)
Year unknown · Reverend W. Awdry
A visit from the City of Truro, a famous diesel engine, has Duck feeling proud and Gordon feeling envious, but when a new diesel causes trouble, Duck…
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Buy on Amazon1959 · Reverend W. Awdry
Sir Handel's thoughtlessness causes Peter Sam to have an accident, Skarloey returns and he and Rusty each rescue Duncan after he makes foolish…
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When the line gets busier a new engine is ordered, but a pair of mischievous twins arrive instead and cause a great deal of confusion.
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Buy on Amazon1961 · Reverend W. Awdry
While Thomas is being repaired after his pride gets him in trouble, a very difficult diesel engine named Daisy replaces him and causes Percy to make…
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Buy on Amazon1962 · Reverend W. Awdry
Peter Sam and Sir Handel receive special new parts, while Duncan gets only an extra run and sulks over the lack of attention. Duncan's mood changes…
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Buy on AmazonDuke, the Lost Engine (Railway)
Year unknown · Reverend W. Awdry
An engine named Duke has been lost in his own shed for twenty-two years after a landslide. He is eventually dug out and repaired thanks to the young…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Christopher Awdry
Thomas helps the police, Percy helps a postman, and Duck accidentally helps Henry. The engines all work together to pull a heavy load while Gordon is…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Christopher Awdry
Rheneas has trouble with slippery rails, Peter Sam tells the story of getting sick in Wales, and the newest engine joins the team.
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1996 · Christopher Awdry
Thomas & Friends is a children's media franchise based on the Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry. It was created by Britt Allcroft in 1984 and is…
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Buy on AmazonThe Three Railway Engines / James the Red Engine / Troublesome Engines
Year unknown · Reverend W. Awdry
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Railway Series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Three Railway Engines”. Start with “The Three Railway Engines.”
How many books are in the The Railway Series series?
We list 45 books by Reverend W. Awdry , published between 1945–1997.
Where can I buy the The Railway Series books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.