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Press Release
1 September 2011
Thomas the Tank Engine author to attend Thomas Event at the Kent & East Sussex Railway
The author best known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, Christopher Awdry, will be coming along to sign his books on Sunday 18 September at Tenterden Station.
Christopher Awdry is in many ways responsible for the creation of Thomas and his railway, which started as a story told to him by his father during a bout of measles in 1942. By the time of his father's death in 1997, Christopher had added a further 14 books to the series, as well as writing stories for several Thomas the Tank Engine Friends annuals.
The author wrote a new book for the series in 2007 titled Thomas and Victoria and this year book no 42 was released in July titled Thomas and his Friends.
Families can come along to meet the author who will also be delighted to sign children's Thomas books.
The Days Out with Thomas September events will take place on 17 - 18 September and 24 - 25 September 2011.
See website for more details of all the activities taking place or to purchase tickets www.kesr.org.uk or call the box office on 01580 765155.
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