List of Thomas the Tank Engine home video releases

All titles listed are either Anchor Bay Entertainment or Hit Entertainment releases. All are on VHS, only a few classic ones are on DVD, and all newer releases are also on DVD. All the Season Releases are only on DVD. The US Thomas the Tank Engine VHS & DVD releases were made in 1990, while Shining Time Station still aired on Television. These releases were made popular with the citizens (including Moms, Dads, and, of course, Children) of the USA.

List of US TITLES:

The first Thomas the Tank Engine VHS released in USA. Storyteller Ringo Starr.

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas Gets Tricked (Thomas & Gordon - UK)
  • Edward Helps Out (Edward & Gordon - UK)
  • Come Out, Henry! (The Sad Story of Henry - UK)
  • Henry to the Rescue (Edward, Gordon & Henry - UK)
  • A Big Day for Thomas (Thomas' Train - UK)
  • Trouble for Thomas (Thomas & The Trucks - UK)
  • Thomas Saves the Day (Thomas & the Breakdown Train - UK)

Notes:

  • The very first Thomas the Tank Engine video in USA!
  • Episodes have been re-narrated to say "Sir Topham Hatt" instead of "The Fat Controller and "Freight Cars" instead of "Trucks".
  • Release Date: June 7, 1990

Narrated By Ringo Starr

Storyteller Ringo Starr.

Episodes Included:

  • James Learns a Lesson (James & the Coaches - UK)
  • Foolish Freight Cars (Troublesome Trucks - UK)
  • A Proud Day for James (James & the Express - UK)
  • Thomas & the Conductor (Thomas & the Guard - UK)
  • Thomas Goes Fishing
  • Terence the Tractor (Thomas, Terence & the Snow - UK)
  • Thomas & Bertie's Great Race (Thomas & Bertie - UK)

Notes:

  • This is the first Thomas the Tank Engine video in America where an episode title remains the same as the UK version.
  • "Thomas' Anthem" appears to be a famous song as it appears on almost every Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends DVD in America!
  • Release Date: August 16, 1990

Narrated By Ringo Starr

Storyteller Ringo Starr

Episodes Included:

  • Tenders & Turntables
  • Trouble in the Shed
  • Percy Runs Away
  • Thomas Comes to Breakfast
  • Henry's Special Coal (Coal - UK)
  • The Flying Kipper
  • Toby the Tram Engine (Toby & the Stout Gentleman - UK)

Notes:

  • Thomas Comes to Breakfast appears on this video, but Part 2 (Daisy) appears later, on the 9th Thomas the Tank Engine VHS in USA!
  • This is the first time in America we see Donald and Douglas.
  • This is the first Thomas the Tank Engine video in America where only a few episodes have changed titles.
  • "Toby the Tram Engine (Toby & the Stout Gentleman - UK)" is continued in the Thomas Breaks the Rules VHS which is released on the same day: September 27, 1990!
  • Release Date: September 27, 1990

Storyteller Ringo Starr.

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas Breaks the Rules (Thomas in Trouble - UK)
  • A Cow on the Line (Cows! - UK)
  • Old Iron
  • Double Trouble (Thomas, Percy & the Coal - UK)
  • James in a Mess (Dirty Objects - UK)
  • Duck Takes Charge
  • Percy Proves a Point (Percy & Harold - UK)

Notes:

  • Released on the same day as "Tenders and Turntables & Other Stories"! This is the first Thomas the Tank Engine VHS in USA to do this.
  • Release Date: September 27, 1990

Storyteller Ringo Starr

Episodes Included:

  • Better Late Than Never
  • Pop Goes the Diesel
  • Diesel Deivous Deed (Dirty Work - UK)
  • A Close Shave for Duck (A Close Shave - UK)
  • Gordon Takes a Dip (Off the Rails - UK)
  • Down the Mine
  • The Runaway

Notes:

  • Includes The Famous "Duck & Diesel" trilogy.
  • The only one released in 1991, due to Season 3 coming out in 1992.
  • The last one to have Ringo Starr as narrator in the whole video.
  • Release Date: January 23, 1991

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Trust Thomas
  • Mavis
  • Toby's Tightrope
  • No Joke for James
  • Henry's Forest
  • Percy's Promise
  • The Trouble with Mud

Notes:

  • The First One to have George Carlin as narrator.
  • The only one to have JUST Season 3 episodes, as others mix Seasons 2 and 3.
  • Strange thing, this is, so far, the only one to feature Mavis in the Nameboard Inserts.
  • Release Date: May 10, 1991

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas Gets Bumped
  • Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party
  • Diesel does it Again
  • Gordon and the Famous Visitor
  • Donald's Duck
  • Percy and the Signal
  • Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train

Notes:

  • Release Date: May 16 1992

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
  • Donald and Douglas (Break Van - UK)
  • The Deputation
  • Time for Trouble
  • A Scaf for Percy
  • The Diesesel
  • Edwards Explot

Notes:

  • Release Date: 1992

Daisy & Other Thomas Stories

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Daisy
  • Percy's Predicment
  • Wistles and Sneezes
  • Saved from Scrap
  • A New Friend for Thomas (Thomas and Trevor - UK)
  • Tender Engines
  • Percy takes the Plunge

Notes: In 2006, Starr narrates Percy's Predicament due Thomas' Railway Surprise

  • Release Date: 1993

James Goes Buzz Buzz & Other Thomas Stories

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • James Gose Buzz Buzz (Buzz Buzz - UK)
  • One Good Turn
  • Bertie's Chase
  • Heroes
  • Bulgy
  • Wrong Road
  • Percy, James and the Fruitful Day

Notes:

  • This is the first video (in the US) to feature Oliver although he didn't come to sodor until Escape wich is on Percy's Ghostly Trick video.
  • Release Date: 1993

Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other Thomas Stories

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Song: Thomas Anthem (Thomas We Love You - UK)
  • Percy's Ghostly Trick (Ghost Train - UK)
  • Wooly Bear
  • Thomas and Percy's Mountain Adventure (Thomas and Percy's Chrismas Adventure UK)
  • Escape
  • Oliver Owns Up
  • All at Sea

Notes:

  • First video the feature a song.
  • First video the feature a Chrismas episode (in the US).
  • Release Date: 1994

Thomas Christmas Party & Other Thomas Stories

Storyteller George Carlin

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas' Christmas Party
  • Thomas & The Missing Christmas Tree
  • Terence the Tractor (Thomas, Terence and the Snow - UK)
  • The Flying Kipper
  • A Scarf for Percy
  • A New Friend for Thomas (Thomas and Trevor - UK)
  • Henry's Forest
  • Thomas Saves The Day (Thomas and the Breakdown Train - UK)

Notes:

  • First video the have episodes from previous tapes.
  • First time George Carlin re-narrates stories.
  • Release Date: 1994

Daisy For Hire & Other Favorite Stories

Storyteller Ringo Starr

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas Comes To Breakfast
  • Daisy
  • Percy's Predicament
  • The Diseasel
  • The Flying Kipper
  • Whistles & Sneezes
  • Thomas Breaks The Rules
  • A Close Shave For Duck

Notes:

  • First video to feature Ringo Starr since "Best of Percy" and "Thomas The Early Years".
  • First time Ringo Starr narrates Season 1 and 2 for the US since "Best Of Percy".
  • Release Date: 2009.

Storyteller: Alec Baldwin

Episodes Included:

  • Thomas, Percy & The Mail Train
  • Thomas Gets Bumped
  • Edward, Trevor & The Really Useful Party
  • Rusty To The Rescue
  • Thomas & Stepney
  • Train Stops Play
  • Bowled Out

Notes:

  • First time Alec Baldwin re-narrates Season 3-4.
  • Alec Baldwin is re-narrating Season 3-4 due to George Carlin's death.
  • Release Date: 2009.

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