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

To celebrate we will be unveiling for the very first time the original pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends from 1983. This episode, a piece of television history, was originally produced ...

PEOPLE has a first look at the never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Thomas the Tank Engine has been a beloved constant for kids for 80 years! In celebration of ...

An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property. The character of Thomas the Tank Engine originated from the ...

A rediscovered and restored version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends, the animated children's steam train series narrated by Sir Ringo Starr, is set to be shown for the first time since it ...

In honor of Thomas the Tank Engine's 80th anniversary, the original Sir Ringo Starr-narrated 1983 pilot for Thomas & Friends ...

An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children's steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends ... fans also have the opportunity to take home items signed by celebrities who ...

A rediscovered and restored version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends, the animated children's steam train series narrated by Sir Ringo Starr, is set to be shown for the first time since it was ...

An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children’s steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from the ... fans also have the opportunity to take home items signed by ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property.