";s:4:"text";s:2922:"Customers were encouraged to purchase further Thomas-branded "track packs", "building packs" and other models to complete the layout printed on the mat. The older sets had cut out figures (such as the Fat Controller) and tunnel and the sets also advertised the buildings and accessories within the range. The rolling stock on the normal Hornby 00 gauge track clockwork sets was exactly the same as the electric versions. The clockwork playtrain sets now had the normal Hornby logo rather than the Playtrains logo. It primarily utilises modified versions of existing Hornby engines to produce replicas of Thomas characters, as well as existing rolling stock and accessories. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.Hornby Thomas the Tank Engine Train Set - Corporate VideoHornby Thomas Passenger and Goods Train Set - Corporate VideoHornby Percy and the Mail Train Set - Corporate Video Hornby Railways launched its official Thomas & Friends range in 1985, shortly after the debut of the television series. Hornby also produced Thomas and some of his friends in clockwork form. The system was now only available as clockwork 'Playtrains'. In 2003, the entire clockwork system was retired from the Thomas line.
The playtrain coaches and wagons had simple up and down couplings and plastic playtrain wheels which meant that they were not compatible on normal Hornby track. Additional sections of playtrain track including points and buffers were available. Parts from Hornby's 00 gauge models were used to make the engines and rolling stock for the 1953 television adaptation of Hornby produced a series of 00 gauge model railway engines, track, accessories and box sets based on The newer sets are supplied with a "Midi-Mat" with printed scenery and track layout, enough track to create a basic oval, one or two engines and rolling stock, a transformer, controller, and a power clip. Community content is available under Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia is a FANDOM TV Community.Clockwork Train Sets, Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Buildings and AccessoriesTake your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The models, accessories, and sets were as follows: The sets were available as 'Playtrains' (plastic track) or as standard Hornby track. Thomas' chassis was remodelled to an 0-6-0 chassis rather than the inaccurate 0-4-0 previously carried.