An Original Hand Written Xmas Card and Signed by Wilbert Vere Awdry of Thomas the Tank Engine fame. Undated. Letters by Rev Awdry are very uncommon. The very interesting Xmas card discusses Awdry's work on a model of a very early train. Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE 1911-1997 was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He was best known for creating Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas and several other characters he created appeared in his Railway Series. Size of paper is 205mm x 95mm. Condition is good.