Clarence Reginald Dalby (1904–1983), born in Leicester, England, was the third illustrator of the Railway Series by W.V. Awdry. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Leicester (ˈlɛstə is the largest city and Unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England, and is the traditional We know how exciting this is but WPTHOMAS/FAQ explains WikiProject Thomas' Wilbert Vere Awdry, OBE, ( 15 June 1911 &ndash 21 March 1997) better known as the Reverend W
History
He illustrates books The Three Railway Engines (re-illustrated) to Percy the Small Engine. Percy the Small Engine is a Fictional Anthropomorphic steam engine from The Railway Series of children's books written by the Reverend Wilbert
Although Dalby's illustrations didn't entirely satisfy the author, and errors in detail caused all kinds of problems, his pictures—with their bold lines, lively energy and bright, gem-like colours—quickly caught the imagination of young readers and he undoubtedly set the style for the series.
(Brian Sibley, Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection)
Dalby died, aged 79, in 1983.
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