In celebration of eight decades of Thomas and his friends, which began with Wilbert Awdry’s The Railway Series and evolved ...

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.

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 & ...

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 ...

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 ...

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