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Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997) was an English Anglican cleric, railway enthusiast and children's author. Better known as the Reverend W. Awdry, he was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the central figure in his acclaimed Railway Series.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 15, 1911
Birth place	Romsey , Ampfield
Date of death	March 21, 1997
Place of death	Stroud , Rodborough

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