How long does it take to read Thomas the Tank Engine?
Thomas the Tank Engine by W. Awdry takes about 33 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 33 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1945. 30 pages, about 8,250 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 55 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 33 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 21 minutes |
The page count is the median across 23 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Here is the original collection of stories about Thomas in a friendly, new, larger size! First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are the first four of Thomas' many adventures. He cheekily tries to upset Gordon, accidentally leaves his coaches behind, and has a lot of trouble with the Troublesome Trucks, but in the end he learns many lessons about being a Really Useful Engine.
Subjects: Fiction, Juvenile fiction, Railroads, Trains, Railroad trains, Children's stories, English
