Thomas The Tank Engine Owners Workshop Manual

Hardcover - 32 pages - Aimed at the 3-8 age group, this innovative book applies the Haynes treatment to one of the most popular children's characters. Inspired by the world-famous Haynes manuals, this book explains how Thomas works, how his driver operates him, and how the engineers of the Sodor railway keep him in tip-top condition. Some of Thomas; friends also feature, with Henrys overhaul, for example, offering the chance for young readers to see how a steam engine is taken apart and refitted. This brightly designed book will delight children and parents alike. Includes: * Fabulous cutaway drawings of Thomas and some of his friends. * Illustrated guides including ;How a steam engine works ; and ;Driving Thomas ;. * Fascinating facts about the other engines, trucks and carriages of Sodor. * How railways work, including tracks, points, signals. * Old and new engines: a potted history of railway engines from the first steam to the modern express trains. * Thomas s Really Useful Words: an illustrated glossary of train words. Colour illustrations.