Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends is an arcade game released in 1990 by Alternative Software. The game was released for Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, C64, PC (DOS) and ZX Spectrum.

Thomas blue train probably needs no introduction. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends allows you to play the role of this iconic character known from numerous films and animated series, during one day of work. Thomas faces many logistical challenges, such as delivering important mail, taking patients to the hospital or organizing school trips for children. Not only the famous blue steam locomotive Thomas appears in the heating, but also other trains known to fans of fairy tales.


To complete all the abovementioned tasks, players must plan their route accordingly and be careful. There are various obstacles on the route, such as dead ends, track blocks and other rail vehicles. Players must also be careful about their speed, as there is a danger of falling off the tracks. The route itself should also be planned in advance, because on the way there are intersections that can direct Tom to the wrong track.