For generations Thomas the Tank Engine has chugged into the hearts of children worldwide. Now a hidden gem from the past ...

PEOPLE gets a first look at the reconstructed pilot, shared with fans in celebration of 80 years of Thomas Thomas the Tank ...

Mattel has kicked off the 80th anniversary celebrations for Thomas & Friends with the release of the original, never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of the classic series Thomas the Tank Engine & ...

A rediscovered and restored version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends, the animated children's steam train series narrated by Sir Ringo Starr, is set to be shown for the first time since it was ...

Created in 1983, the five-minute episode introduced the signature elements of "Thomas & Friends," including Ringo Starr's ...

The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

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at 1 p.m. ET and participate in other fun anniversary activities by listening to podcasts, bidding in auctions and more Thomas the Tank Engine has been a beloved constant for kids for 80 years!

04:00, Fri, May 9, 2025 Choo choo! All aboard for the 80th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine. The little blue steam engine and his colourful friends on the Island of Sodor are celebrating the ...

PEOPLE has a first look at the never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Thomas the Tank Engine ... For collectors and the most diehard fans, there's also a special ...