The original pilot of the iconic children’s TV show Thomas & Friends hadn’t been since it first hit the airwaves 43 years ago ...

Created in 1983, the five-minute episode introduced the signature elements of "Thomas & Friends," including Ringo Starr's ...

Steam ahead to the Island of Sodor with Thomas and the engines for a true blue celebration filled with your favorite songs from the station ... the rest of your Sodor friends and sing an "Ode ...

PEOPLE gets a first look at the reconstructed pilot, shared with fans in celebration of 80 years of Thomas Thomas the Tank ...

The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting May 3rd, 2005 - Buy Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station DVD ...