Stories about Thomas the Tank Engine first appeared in 1946, in The Railway Series by the Reverend W.V. Awdry.
First appearing in a book, Thomas the Tank Engine, was a station pilot
and he used to shunt (move) coaches and trucks for the bigger engines,
around the switching yard. He aspired to do more important jobs, such
as pulling the express train like Gordon, but his lack of experience
prevented him from doing so.
After Thomas rescued James from an accident, along with the Fat Controller
(who was then known as the Fat Director) it was decided that he was
a Really Helpful Engine, and ready for his own branch line. He has
remained in charge of his line ever since.
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Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy, DVD only (Currently Unavailable!)
This special collector's edition features nine
favorite stories where Percy's spunk and determination
lead him into all sorts of humorous situations. With classic
storytelling by George Carlin and Ringo Starr, this commemorative
video honoring Percy includes these nine terrific tales:
The Ghostly Trip - Percy delights in scary stories and is disappointed when Thomas and the others tell him they are not true. When an accidental bump coats him with a freight full of white powdery lime, he decides to play a ghostly prank on his pal Thomas. A Scarf for Percy - It is the coldest winter day and Percy wishes for a scarf to keep warm. After an argument with James, he steams into the station, crashing into a load of cartons. This time he really gets into a jam - literally. And the scarf he ends up with turns out to be Sir Topham Hatt's trousers! Percy Takes a Plunge - Percy insists on testing the limits. He ignores a warning sign and decides to ask the rail cars to help him play a trick on Thomas and the others. But instead of proving his point, he finds himself testing the waters. Percy's Predicament - Percy annoys the rail cars by ordering them around. The cars won't allow him to brake at the station and he finds himself stuck. Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train - The mail is delayed by weather and Percy wants to make up time on the next run. Harold the Helicopter brags that he can deliver mail more swiftly, but Percy delivers on time. Percy Runs Away - The little green engine is shunting cars on the main line and not heeding the others' warning that he should whistle to the signal man. When Gordon comes steaming toward him with the express train, Percy backs up and can't stop. Percy and the Signal - Again, Percy's tricks get him into trouble. He pretends to know what all the signals mean, but when he comes up to an unfamiliar sign, he ends up going in the wrong direction. Percy Proves a Point - to Harold in this episode. The haughty helicopter calls Percy slow and old-fashioned, but the little green engine proves his power in a thrilling race. Percy's Promise - is to bring a group of children home from the beach on time. It's summer on the island of Sodor, but a spell of bad weather almost prevents their return. Though the trip has its wet spots, Percy brings the children back safely, prompting Sir Topham Hatt to dub him a "Really Useful Engine." < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon, DVD with toy train (Currently unavailable!) He's faster than a speeding
Bertie, more powerful than any other locomotive, and able
to climb steep hills on a single tender of coal - who
is he?? He's Gordon, the fastest and most powerful engine
on the Island of Sodor. Now you can share in all his splendor
with this exciting collection of stories starring everyone's
favorite express engine. In this commemorative Collector's
Edition, watch as Gordon helps Thomas out of a "sticky"
situation. Discover what Gordon's spooky gremlin really
turns out to be, and learn that sometimes, even the strongest
engine needs a little help from his friends. So hop on
the Express Coaches and take a ride with Gordon as he
takes you on some of his favorite and most exciting adventures.
46 minutes. This limited edition comes packaged with a
Thomas & Friends wooden railway engine. Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: James & The Red Balloon, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) PEEP! PEEP! Summer on the Island of
Sodor means the engines will be very busy and must do
their best to be really useful to keep Sir Topham Hatt's
railway running smoothly. For James, this means rescuing
a hot air balloon that is about to make an unexpected
station stop. Find out how this splendid red engine can
keep a balloon afloat all by himself. See how Donald and
Duncan learn that being cross with each other leads to
big trouble and watch how Rusty, Elizabeth, Rheneas and
Sharloey learn what amazing things four friends can do
when they get on track and work together. So get ready
to hop on board and enjoy summer with Thomas and his friends.
In color with an approximate running time of 35 minutes
(plus 19 minutes of bonus features). Bonus Features: Sodor
Superstars Hall Of Fame; sing-a-long song; Web site fun;
3 bonus DVD games; and 8 page commemorative booklet. This special edition comes packaged with a Thomas & Friends wooden railway engine. < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas, DVD only (Currently Unavailable!)
For over 50 years, the exciting adventures of Thomas the
Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted
millions of people around the world. With his endearing
grin, light-hearted attitude, and cheeky personality,
Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.
This special collector's edition video includes 8 of your favorite Thomas adventures highlighting everyone's #1 engine, THOMAS. Re-live the day when Thomas got his very own branch line, laugh out loud as Thomas and a "not-so-scary" dragon play a little trick on Percy, and get ready with the engines as they prepare for a very special visitor. Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things! 46 minutes. Comes packaged with a Thomas & Friends wooden railway engine. Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues & Runaways, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) All aboard for all new stories featuring
some of the best races, rescues and runaways with Thomas
and his friends! Life on the Island of Sodor is never
boring - Sometimes when the engines are in trouble, they
rely on their friends to Race to the Rescue. Watch what
happens to Percy when some runaway freight cars cause
a near disaster. Cheer on Harold as he comes to the aid
of troubled Toby, and help Henry out of a "fishy"
situation. Get ready for non-stop excitement! 37 minutes.
This special edition comes packaged with a Thomas &
Friends wooden railway engine. Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Percy's Chocolate Crunch, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) PEEP! PEEP! On Sir Topham Hatt's railway,
it is really important for the engines to prove that they
are Responsible, Reliable, and Really Useful...but this
isn't always as easy as it may seem. Join Percy and watch
as his hard work leads him on an unusual "up-close
and personal" tour of Mr. Jolly's Chocolate Factory.
Help the engines get the famous singer Allicia Botti to
the Island concert in time, and listen to the sound of
Duncan's new whistle. Hop aboard for miles of DVD smiles
with Thomas, Percy and the rest of your Island of Sodor
friends. In color with an approximate running time of
38 minutes (plus 60 minutes of bonus features). Bonus
Features: "Thomas Tells a Lie" read-along story;
Sodor Superstars Hall of Fame; sing-along song; 2 bonus
DVD games; web site fun; and an 8 page commemorative booklet.
This special edition comes packaged with a Thomas & Friends wooden railway engine. < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: Make Someone Happy, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) Have you ever made someone really happy?
For Thomas and his friends, doing good deeds means that
you're a "Really Useful Engine." Help Thomas
and Gordon build a new playground for some special children.
Join in the festivities as James learns that making someone
happy really cheers you up, and watch Percy bring an important
"Good Luck" package to a very special person.
Hop aboard for miles of DVD smiles with Thomas and the
rest of your Island of Sodor friends! Includes a special
collector's booklet plus a Thomas & Friends wooden
railway engine. 35 minutes. Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas, DVD with toy train (Currently Unavailable!) Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas, DVD only (Currently Unavailable!)
PEEP! PEEP! You're invited to the celebration on the Island
of Sodor! There are new stories and fun adventures around
every bend. Watch as Thomas wins a medal for saving the
day. Will Edward rescue the brass band in time? Can Peter
Sam help find a new refreshment stand for the refreshment
lady? Get ready for non-stop fun when Rheneas gives the
school children a roller coaster ride on the tracks and
Gordon wins a best-dressed competition. Let the celebration
begin! In color with an approximate running time of 35
minutes (plus bonus features). Bonus Features: Character
Gallery; read-along story; sing-along song; 3 bonus DVD
games; web fun and 2 coloring sheets. This Limited Edition comes with a special Wooden Train. < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: New Friends for Thomas, DVD (Currently Unavailable!) PEEP! PEEP! It's so busy on the Island
of Sodor that Sir Topham Hatt needs to bring in some new
engines to keep the railway running smoothly. That means
new friends and new adventures for Thomas. Climb aboard
and meet them all. There is Spencer, the fastest express
engine the Island of Sodor has ever seen. Meet Emily,
the sleek green engine with the beautiful brass dome,
and new friend Arthur, whose spotless record gets ruined
when Thomas plays a trick on him. Don't forget cheerful
tractor Jack and all his construction crew friends. And
come meet the big and mighty Murdoch, who is always looking
for some peace and quiet, but who finds out what it means
to have some really useful friends. Join Thomas and his
new friends for trainloads of discovery and fun. In color
with an approximate running time of 35 minutes (plus bonus
features), Bonus Features: Sir Topham Hatt's Scrapbook;
sing-a-long song; 32 page commemorative booklet; 3 bonus
DVD games; and web site fun. < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland, DVD (Currently Unavailable!)
All aboard! Give your little ones a first-class ticket
to a merry Christmas with Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.
Features six stories, connect-the-dots game, and bonus
song sampler CD. 42 minutes. Closed-captioned. < back to top > |
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Thomas & Friends: Track Stars, DVD
The Island of Sodor is always bustling with trainloads
of work to be done, and keeping it all on track are the
engine heroes! Meet our track stars---Thomas, Emily, Percy,
and James, and join them on exciting journeys to great
destinations! Can Thomas slow down? Will Emily deliver
her passengers? Has Percy made a big mistake? Is anyone
as bright as James? Find out as Sodor's track stars ride
the rails to adventure! 50 minutes (plus bonus features).
Close-Captioned. Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines, DVD Summertime is always beautiful on the Island
of Sodor. It is a busy time for all of the engines . .
. but when the Steam engines and Diesels can't get along,
and no work is getting done, the engines are in a terrible
mess! Will the new airport get ready in time? Will the
bridge get built? Can the engines save the day? Find out
in Calling All Engines! 150 minutes (including bonus features).
Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Salty's Secret, DVD
Do you want to know a secret? Salty the diesel engine
has a secret and all the other engines on Sodor want to
know what it is. Join Thomas and Mavis as they meet Salty
and discover the secret that Bill and Ben are still trying
to figure out. Welcome Harvey and watch as he proves that,
even though he may look a little different, he's still
a Really Useful Engine, and share in the reunion of Sir
Topham Hatt and an old friend, Elizabeth the Vintage Quarry
Truck. New friends, new adventures, and new secrets -
the journey begins here. Approx. 34 minutes. Our story stops are: "Salty's Secret", "Harvey To The Rescue", "No Sleep For Cranky", "The Fogman", "A Bad Day For Harold", "Elizabeth The Vintage Quarry Truck", and "James The Really Splendid Engine". Special Features:
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise, DVD (Currently Unavailable!)
PEEP! PEEP! On Sir Topham Hatt's railway, the winter season
is a very special time of year and all the engines work
extra hard to make the holidays special. But it's not
always easy. Find out what could happen if the villagers
on the Island of Sodor don't get their Yule tree in time
for the winter celebration. See if Percy's snow-covered
face tricks James and the rest of the engines into thinking
they have seen the very scary Jack Frost. Watch if Duck
is able to get to Farmer McColl's lambs in time to save
them from being trapped in the snow. Join Thomas and his
very useful friends for some snowy adventures as they
work to keep the winter season on track. In color with
an approximate running time of 35 minutes (plus 60 minutes
of bonus features). Story Stops include: "It's Only
Snow," "Jack Frost," "Toby Had a Little
Lamb," "Snow," "Thomas' Party,"
and "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree."
Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Bonus Features:
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