Edward the Blue Engine Is Known For Being The North Western Railway's Number 2. But He's Really Number 1. As We All Know, The Book Titled "The Three Railway Engines" Was Published In 1945. But When Reverend Awdry Was Telling His Son Christopher These Stories As Bedtime Stories, The Engines Didn't Have Names. That Was Until Christopher Asked What The Name Of A Small Tender Engine Helping A Bigger Engine Was. So, Reverend Awdry Just Chose The Name "Edward" On The Spot, Meaning Edward Was The First Character To Be Named.  Over The Years, "Day Out with Thomas" Has Had Many Characters Appear At The Events. But Edward Has Never Made A Proper Appearance. So, I Think That Edward Deserves To Have Some Of The Spotlight. However, There Will Be One Rule: The Engine Portraying Edward Needs To Be A 4-4-0 Tender Engine. That Being Said, Edward Is One The Most Important Characters In The Thomas & Friends Franchise's History, and He Needs To Be Recognized.