Thomas the Tank Engine notices a funny smell ... The character and his fellow locomotives, like Percy (green) and James (red), rose to new levels of popularity when they were animated for the ...

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.

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Thomas fans everywhere can view the pilot on YouTube beginning Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. ET and participate in other fun anniversary activities by listening to podcasts, bidding in auctions and ...

It’s now eight decades since Rev. Wilbert Awdry wrote The Railway Series and introduced millions of children to a cheeky little blue engine called Thomas, who has also starred, since the 1980s ...

Plans to add a new steam engine to the Peacock Railway are on the right track. Thanks to porridge firm Mornflake, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary year, the popular attraction has received ...