Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell ... “Shining Time Station,” starting in 1989. Toys, movies and a theme park followed, and humble Thomas became a billion-dollar business.

But for me – as for many children of the past four decades – he will forever be the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine. This week marks 80 years ... theme parks and toys. Together, the franchise has been ...

The Perthshire Garden Railway is as whimsical as it sounds, with a model railway hidden away among a beautiful forest, offering kids the chance to meet Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.

Fri 9 May 7.35pm • The original was filmed in 1983 and features the narration of Ringo Starr. to the joy of Thomas fans old and young, it's available to stream for free.

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.

McCue added, "So obviously smoke coming from behind Thomas's face plate ... the radio control devices not getting through the actual engine builds. But I think there's a sort of a lovely charm ...

For the first time ever, Mattel is releasing the original, never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of the classic model series, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, on YouTube. By meticulously piecing ...

Fergus the Traction ... Plus, a brand-new Thomas & Friends Storytime podcast series, featuring special guests such as the family of Thomas the Tank Engine creator, Wibert Vere Awdry.

To celebrate we will be unveiling for the very first time the original pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends from 1983. This episode, a piece of television history, was originally produced ...

Also included in the auction are one-of-a-kind pieces signed by iconic British actors who have voiced Thomas & Friends characters ... and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online ...

Large Thomas Model - Used ... Hank the American Engine - One of two identical models built for the last live-action series. Arthur the Big Tank Engine - Includes nine interchangeable faces and ...