Thomas the Tank Engine:Hornby Thomas And Friends

Hornby Railways produces a series of OO gauge model engines, track, accessories and box sets, based on the characters of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. The track is standard Hornby track, and designed for somewhat older children than most Thomas toys, as young children are likely to find Hornby trains quite fiddly, and the higher price and detail level than cheaper plastic toys make rough handling of the toys by young children unadvisable.

History
Hornby launched its range in its current form in 1985, shortly after the debut of the television series. It mainly utilised modified versions of existing Hornby engines.