Why do we like Thomas the Tank Engine?

There was more to my paper that I wanted to talk about, but felt it should be its own video, so I hope you like this one too!

SOURCES:
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“1988: Rev W. Awdry on THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE | Wogan | Writers and Wordsmiths | BBC Archive.” Youtube, uploaded by BBC Archive, 8 May 2023
Additional Thomas footage by the ThomasUK youtube channel
Thomas the tank engine is is owned by Mattel, all footage is owned by them, I do not claim to own any of it!

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