Wilbert Awdry: books in order and screen adaptations

About Wilbert Awdry's books on screen

Wilbert Awdry has 1 work on record that has been adapted for the screen, published from 1945 (including book series). Together they have become 2 TV series and 1 movie. The first adaptation was Thomas & Friends (1984), and the most recent released one is Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021). The most adapted is The Railway Series, with 3 screen versions.

Common questions

How many Wilbert Awdry books have been made into movies or TV shows?

1 book has been adapted into 3 TV shows and movies.

What was the first Wilbert Awdry adaptation?

Thomas & Friends, released in 1984, a TV series based on The Railway Series.

Is a new Wilbert Awdry adaptation coming?

No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.

Which Wilbert Awdry book has the most adaptations?

The Railway Series, with 3 TV and movie versions.

Where should I start reading Wilbert Awdry?

For the series, start with The Three Railway Engines, the first book in reading order.