As some of you can see, I'd been posting these in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Railway Series-
Books written by the Rev. W. Awdry
1) The Three Railway Engines (1945) - First appearance of Edward, Gordon, Henry, and Sir Topham Hatt (also known as the Fat Director, and later the Fat Controller).
2) Thomas the Tank Engine (1946) - First appearance of Thomas, the Breakdown Train, James, Annie & Clarabel.
3) James the Red Engine (1948)
4) Tank Engine Thomas Again (1949) - First appearance of Terence and Bertie.
5) Troublesome Engines (1950) - First appearance of Percy.
6) Henry the Green Engine (1951)
7) Toby the Tram En