Thomas the Tank Engine Creator Britt Allcroft Dies at 81, Leaving Behind Global Children's TV Legacy
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Britt Allcroft, the visionary who transformed Rev. W. Awdry's Railway Series into the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine television franchise, has passed away at 81. Her groundbreaking work in children's television spanned decades and touched millions worldwide through innovative model animation and memorable storytelling.