Rev. W. Awdry

Born in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK on June 15, 1911 — died March 21, 1997 (aged 85)

Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.