Thomas the Train and Friends 1 2 3 Learning Cards (36 Flash Cards) 123 Teaching Numbers Math Early Development Counting Educational by Bendon - Steam Tank Engine Locomotive Thomas the Train and Friends 1-2-3 Learning Cards. (36 Flash Cards) These educational Flash Cards will help teach basic counting and number recognition. Make learning math more fun with Thomas. Use as a teaching aid for early learning and developement. Made by Bendon Publishing. In the early 1980's Thomas was brought to life in the TV series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (later shortened to Thomas & Friends).