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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (PBS) A stop-motion live-action TV series that uses train models and clever photography to tell the story of Thomas the tank engines and his other… Kids and Family
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Thomas' timeless lessons about friendship, sportsmanship, collaboration and kindness perfect for the Cars set. Adult fun: The narrator has been voiced by everyone from Ringo Starr to George Carlin and Alec Baldwin. — A.W.

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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends

Thomas' timeless lessons about friendship, sportsmanship, collaboration and kindness perfect for the Cars set. Adult fun: The narrator has been voiced by everyone from Ringo Starr to George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

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(PBS) A stop-motion live-action TV series that uses train models and clever photography to tell the story of Thomas the tank engines and his other engine friends on the Isle of Sodor. It's based on the short stories known as The Railway Series by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher.

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Originally posted Jul 27, 2012
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