"Thomas the Tank Engine" was written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry, a minister in the Anglican church. As is the Christian tradition, he understood the ultimate au

"Thomas the Tank Engine" was written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry, a minister in the Anglican church. As is the Christian tradition, he understood the ultimate authority of God, the creator, and as is taught in the Bible, the necessity of teaching obedience to children. Since most of the early stories were written to his son, Christopher, it makes sense to me that they were about some of the key themes of his faith and his views for raising children.