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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