Season 24 of 'Thomas & Friends' kicks off on September 1st on US Netflix

Mattel Television has announced the 24th season of the preschool cartoon Thomas & Friends. With 20 11-minute episodes, the new season continues to follow along with iconic Thomas and friends - including Emily, Percy, Gordon, Rebecca, Nia and James - as they travel around Sodor and around the world.

Adventures abound for the little train Thomas and his friends on the island of Sodor and beyond. During season 24, they will visit a variety of countries and meet new characters along the way, including an American inventor, an electric train from Japan, and a car made of locomotive parts.

Thomas & Friends Season 24 will be available on Netflix in the United States starting September 1, while in Italy you can watch Netflix season 22

Created for television by Britt Alcroft, Thomas & Friends Season 24 is produced by Christopher Keenan and produced by Ian McCue, with David Stoten as the author of the series. The animation is produced by Jam Filled.

Thomas the Tank Engine was created 75 years ago by Rev. W. Awdry in the stories for his son, Christopher. Today Thomas is as loved by children around the world as he first was in 1945. Through stories told on television, books, apps and more, Thomas & Friends  introduces children to the world around them through the wonder and awe of trains, providing a trusted friend for adventure and discovery.