Created in 1983, the five-minute episode introduced the signature elements of "Thomas & Friends," including Ringo Starr's soothing narration and hand-crafted model trains. But for decades, it collecte ...

never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of the classic model series, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, on YouTube. By meticulously piecing together 40-year-old 35mm film trims, the Thomas & Friends ...