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

Created in 1983, the five-minute episode introduced the signature elements of "Thomas & Friends," including Ringo Starr's soothing narration and hand-crafted model trains. But for decades, it collecte ...

A senior sculptor who worked on the Thomas the Tank Engine series - and three related films - said it was "the best job of my ...

Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell. He breaks a rule, has a mishap and gets stuck. He is rescued and learns a lesson. Ringo Starr provides the narration. If you have ever seen any of the ...

bidding in auctions and more Thomas the Tank Engine has been a beloved constant for kids for 80 years! In celebration of eight decades of Thomas and his friends, which began with Wilbert Awdry’s ...

For generations Thomas the Tank Engine has chugged into the hearts of children worldwide. Now a hidden gem from the past emerges to mark a special milestone. 04:00, Fri, May 9, 2025 Choo choo!

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of British children’s classic, Thomas & Friends, an original unseen version of the pilot episode will be available to watch for the first time ever – with narration ...

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

PEOPLE has a first look at the never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Thomas the Tank Engine has been a beloved constant for kids for 80 years! In celebration of ...

A senior sculptor who worked on the Thomas the Tank Engine series - and three related films - said it was "the best job of my career". Sean Hedges-Quinn, who lives in Great Bricett, near ...

The footage from an episode called Down The Mine will be shown to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the British franchise, which follows the adventures of Thomas the tank engine and his friends.