Around the world and from different walks of life, fans from around the world reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives.

They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have even managed to leave a footprint in Thomas' legacy.

Hear their stories and more in An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine, from Requiem Pictures LTD.