Play: Mixed 'Thomas the Tank Engine' Quiz. 9 quizzes and 105 trivia questions and fun facts. The original Thomas was modeled on a wooden toy made by the author for his son Christopher. The British television show about Thomas and his friends is based on the characters from 'The Railway Series' of books written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry. Henry, James and Gordon praise Oliver one night in the sheds. Oliver is still new to Sodor and tells Duck how very grateful he is that Douglas rescued him and Toad from being scrapped on the Other Railway.
It is based on the story Resource and Sagacity from the Railway Series book Oliver the Western Engine. Oliver the tank engine Oliver Owns Up is the twenty-second episode of the third series.
