The Website dedicated to publishing Christopher Awdry’s other works.
Welcome to Full-Steam-Ahead, the home to view and buy world renowned author of Thomas the Tank Engine, Christopher Awdry’s lesser known works. Here you can find such classics as ‘Sodor Reading Between the Lines’ and the lovable ‘Eastbourne Miniature Series’ of books to name a few. Simply scroll down to see some of our latest news and releases, or click the button to be taken to our books.
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85 Years Of Letting Off Steam, at Conway Hall including LIVE STREAM!
85 Years Of Letting Off Steam – An Evening With Christopher Awdry
Splot and Full-Steam-Ahead are thrilled to present ’85 Years Of Letting Off Steam’ An Evening With Christopher Awdry.
Hosted by the legendary Pete Waterman, Christopher will be joined by very special guests — TV show composer Mike O’Donnell, illustrator Clive Spong, and narrator Mark Moraghan — and we’d love for you to join us in a celebratory deep dive into Christopher’s life, covering some of the things you may know, and some you certainly won’t! Featuring never publicly seen before artefacts and media, this is one night you won’t want to miss!
We’re thrilled to announce that the event will now be LIVE STREAMED!
To purchase tickets to the live event, or the live stream please click on the relevant button below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
(Please note: VENUE CHANGE. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the show will now take place at London’s CONWAY HALL and not the EVENTIM APOLLO. All tickets remain valid, and will be transferred to the new theatre. For those attending, special limited edition treats will be waiting for you, which will not be available anywhere else!)
NEW RELEASE! Sodor Reading Between the Lines
Originally published in 2005, this ‘future classic’ has been re-published to mark the books 20th Anniversary. A collaboration between Christopher and Full-Steam-Ahead means ‘Railway Series’ fans from all across the world can enjoy reading for themselves the burning questions and answer as to why and how the ‘Railway Series’ stories came about. This edition includes the never seen before notes that Rev’d W Awdry wrote as he strove to perfect these charming and delightful stories.
A must for any fan of the ‘Railway Series.’
Due for release on the 14th November 2025, Available to Pre-order now.