Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children, and he has written more than 150 titles for schools, libraries and the book trade. Much of his work has involved explaining technical subjects clearly for young readers.

Fabulous cutaway drawings of Thomas and some of his friends. Illustrated guides including 'How a steam engine works' and 'Driving Thomas'. Fascinating facts about the other engines, trucks and carriages of Sodor. How railways work, including tracks, points, signals. Old and new engines: a potted history of railway engines from the first steam to the modern express trains. Thomas's Really Useful Words: an illustrated glossary of train words. Original hardback version ISBN 978 1 84425 835 2.