+Awdry, Wilbert Vere, was an English [clergyman](/wiki/clergyman) and gifted author. He brought to life *The Railway Series*, a collection of beloved [children's books](/wiki/childrens_books) featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his engine friends. His stories sparked joy and imagination through the world of steam railways.
+## See also
+- [Railway Series](/wiki/railway_series)
+- [Storytelling](/wiki/storytelling)
+- [Picture Books](/wiki/picture_books)