List of Thomas the Tank Engine pictureback books

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is a children's television series based on The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry which was first broadcast in 1984. This article lists Thomas books in the Pictureback series.

Thomas Gets Tricked

Stories

  • Thomas Gets Tricked
  • Come Out Henry
  • Henry To The Rescue
  • A Big Day For Thomas

Notes

Introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt.

Trouble for Thomas

Stories

  • Trouble for Thomas
  • Thomas Saves the Day
  • Thomas Goes Fishing
  • Terence the Tractor

Notes

  • Introduces James, Annie and Clarabel, Foolish Freight Cars and Terence the Tractor.

James in a Mess

Stories

  • James in a Mess
  • Bertie's Chase
  • Percy and the Signal
  • Percy Proves a Point

Notes

  • Introduces Toby, Henrietta, Percy, Bertie the Bus and Harold the Helicopter.
  • Thomas cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Bertie's Chase" and "Percy Proves a Point".

A Cow on the Line

Stories

  • Double Trouble
  • A Cow on the Line
  • Old Iron
  • Percy Takes the Plunge

Notes

  • Toby cannot be seen in this book, but he did star in "Double Trouble" and "A Cow on the Line".
  • Bill and Ben made their debut but were not yet introduced.

Diesel's Devious Deed

Stories

  • Pop Goes the Diesel
  • Diesel's Devious Deed
  • A Close Shave for Duck
  • Woolly Bear

Notes

  • Introduces Duck and Diesel.

Edward's Exploit

Stories

  • Donald and Douglas
  • The Deputation
  • The Dieseasel
  • Edward's Exploit

Notes

  • Introduces Donald, Douglas, Bill, Ben and BoCo.
  • Bill and Ben are properly introduced in this book, unlike "Percy Takes the Plunge" in the "A Cow on the Line" book.

The Cranky Day

Stories

  • Cranky Bugs
  • Put-upon Percy
  • Lady Hatt's Birthday Party

Notes

  • Introduces Cranky the Crane and Lady Hatt.
  • First book to include three stories.

Α Better View for Gordon

Stories

  • Toby and the Flood
  • Α Better View for Gordon
  • Busy Going Backwards

Notes

  • Introduces Oliver and Toad.

Thomas and the Rumors

Stories

  • Thomas and the Rumors
  • James and the Trouble with Trees
  • Happy Ever After

Notes

  • Introduces Old Slow Coach.
  • Last book to feature stories from the fifth season

Percy's Chocolate Crunch

Stories

  • Percy's Chocolate Crunch
  • Salty's Secret
  • A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter

Note

  • Introduces Salty and Mavis
  • Foolish Freight Cars now called Troublesome Trucks

James and the Red Balloon

Stories

  • James and the Red Balloon
  • Harvey to the Rescue
  • Thomas the Jet Engine

Note

  • Introduces Harvey
  • Stepney is mentioned in this book in the story "James and the Red Balloon", but is not seen.

Hooray for Thomas

Stories

  • Hooray for Thomas
  • The Grand Opening
  • Best Dressed Engine

Notes

  • Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, Duncan, Trevor the Traction Engine and Murdoch.
  • Duncan only has a cameo in this book, however he will play a role in the story "Duncan's Bluff" in the "Thomas and the Treasure" book.
  • Only book to feature stories from the seventh season.

Track Stars!

Stories

  • Thomas Gets It Right
  • Emily's New Route
  • Percy's Big Mistake

Notes

  • Introduces Emily
  • Only book to feature stories from eighth season.

Thomas' Milkshake Muddle

Stories

  • Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
  • Toby Feels Left Out
  • Thomas and the New Engine

Note

  • Introduces Neville and Iron 'Arry & Bert

Thomas and the Treasure

Stories

  • Thomas and the Treasure
  • Duncan's Bluff
  • Seeing The Sights

Note

  • Introduces Mr. Percival

Steam Engine Stories

Stories

  • The Magic Lamp
  • James Gets a New Coat
  • Thomas and the Golden Eagle

Note

Introduces Proteus

Notes

  • These books were released in America only.
  • The books Thomas Gets Tricked and Trouble for Thomas have a saying underneath the front cover and on the back cover, "As seen on the television show Shining Time Station".
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