Noun
tank engine (plural tank engines)
A steam locomotive that carries its fuel and water containers on the locomotive frames rather than in a separate tender.
I have a huge Lego collection - I have a really big Lego collection. We're talking pretty darn large. I also have a huge collection of original stainless steel Thomas the Tank Engine train toys. Beautiful little trains; they're my favorite thing in the world. Callan McAuliffe
Again, with two small children it's incredibly hard to commit yourself to anything because you're just getting interested in it and someone comes along and goes I want Thomas The Tank Engine on, and screams the place down until you put it on. Jo Brand
Actor Michael Angelis, known for his role in TV dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff, and for narrating Thomas The Tank Engine, has died at the age of 76. Source: Internet
In terms of childhood bragging rights, nothing quite matches up to having a dad that drives Thomas the Tank Engine! Source: Internet
LONDON – Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favourite Thomas the Tank Engine. Source: Internet
The Liverpool-born actor was known for Boys from the Blackstuff and narrating Thomas The Tank Engine. Source: Internet