Thomas the Tank Engine in-depth tour | Curator with a Camera

As the National Railway Museum's Senior Curator of Rail Transport and Technology, Anthony Coulls frequently calls upon his extensive expertise across a broad range of railway-related subjects. However, this could be the greatest challenge he has faced in his role to date. In this edition of Curator with a Camera, Anthony takes you on a detailed tour of one of the most significant and impactful locomotives of railways old and new: Thomas the Tank Engine. Through great storytelling, this distinctive blue engine has carved a reputation as an icon of the railways since its debut in 1940s literature. Thanks to modern locomotive restoration and preservation techniques, Thomas continues to work today, captivating imaginations across the globe and spurring on the next generation of railway enthusiasts. To find out more about the National Railway Museum, visit our website: https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/ 00:00-00:27 Intro 00:27-00:47 Who created Thomas the Tank Engine? 00:47-01:15 Model specification 01:15-01:28 Working history 01:28-02:20 Low-emissions technology 02:20-02:59 Inside the cab 02:59-03:58 Driving impressions 03:58-04:51 Inspiring engineers of the future 04:51-05:13 Like, share and subscribe 05:13-05:17 APRIL FOOLS! #checktheuploaddate #thomasandfriends