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Bruno the Brake Car is voiced by an actor who has autism. He narrated the immensely popular series for more than two decades.
The New York Times

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks. By Isabella Kwai Britt Allcroft, a British producer, director and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mattel Plans “Bold” New Thomas the Tank Engine in Franchise Relaunch

The iconic preschool entertainment brand will be fully rebooted this fall. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Get ready, preschoolers — there’s going to be a new Thomas the Tank Engine rolling into town.
Variety

Britt Allcroft, Producer Who Adapted ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ for TV, Dies at 81

Britt Allcroft, a British television producer and writer who helped to develop “Thomas & Friends” based on “The Railway Series” books and its characters including Thomas the Tank Engine, died on Dec.