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Thomas and the Magic Railroad

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Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are being threatened by diesel engines like the surly Diesel 10 and his sidekicks Splatter and Dodge. Even the magical Mr. Conductor, who has always traveled between the train world and the human world of Shining Time Station, is losing his powers and sparkle. In the middle of this crisis, Lily meets up with Mr. Conductor on the way to visit her lonely grandfather Burnett Stone. Brave Thomas reminds them all that "even little engines can do big things."

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Critics Consensus

Kids these days demand cutting edge special effects or at least a clever plot with cute charectors. This movie has neither, having lost in its Americanization what the British original did so right.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/29/2010
3/5
Will please its many fans, but plot might confuse kids. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 05/19/2008
Scenes with Peter Fonda as a melancholy grandfather -- he couldn't get a cherished engine running in time for his late wife to ride it -- periodically bring the movie screeching to a halt. Go to Full Review Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
1/5
With clunky bluescreen, spot-a-mile-off matte work and an absolute lack of synergy between real-life and animated action, it all conspires to provide an appropriately amateur sheen. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List 04/13/2019
3/5
For those under-tens, Thomas and the Magic Railroad will be a great way to spend a school holiday afternoon. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
2/5
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Jake C @RT64465563 May 17 For me watching this when I was a kid and not knowing much of any Thomas story or lore it’s a great time. Watching it today was nice. Nostalgia is strong but it’s definitely a watch for kids with parents. On its own for an adult that never seen it, ehh lol. See more Spencer C. @movierater6688 Feb 18 I like basically everything about it. The only thing I don’t like is that it’s a model Thomas movie and don’t hate me for this, but I don’t like how model Thomas looks. See more Davetheman Dec 29 Yeah the animation looks fake See more Noah H @Noah85 Nov 21 Absolutely LOVE IT!. DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY BAD REVIEWS. It has a heartwarming story, some fun chase scenes, and a BEAUTIFUL SCORE. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYYYYYY!!!! See more Тимофей Ш @Shramko Oct 16 My favourite film, but not watching!!!! Let's go to watch!!! See more Arthur F @RT16723735 Sep 5 While i would understand why people don’t like it, i think personally that it’s a fun movie, with a semi-interesting plot, the mix of models and live action, and a lot of memorable moments have come from this movie. I would love to see another TTTE movie like this in the future. I recommend for ages 11 and below, i think they will have fun watching it. See more Read all reviews
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Britt Allcroft

Director

Peter Fonda

Burnett Stone

Mara Wilson

Lily

Alec Baldwin

Mr. Conductor

Didi Conn

Stacy

Michael E. Rodgers

Mr. C. Junior

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Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) Grandpa Burnett Stone (Peter Fonda) paints the legendary lost engine, Lady. Mr. Conductor (Alec Baldwin) is "All Aboard!" in Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Alec Baldwin and writer/director Britt Allcroft on the set. Patch (Cody McMains) has found the lost engine, Lady. Lily (Mara Wilson) and Grandpa Burnett Stone (Peter Fonda) visit the Island of Sodor. Lady and Thomas prove together that little engines can do big things. Thomas the Tank Engine is on the run from the big bad bully Diesel 10. View more photos

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Synopsis Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are being threatened by diesel engines like the surly Diesel 10 and his sidekicks Splatter and Dodge. Even the magical Mr. Conductor, who has always traveled between the train world and the human world of Shining Time Station, is losing his powers and sparkle. In the middle of this crisis, Lily meets up with Mr. Conductor on the way to visit her lonely grandfather Burnett Stone. Brave Thomas reminds them all that "even little engines can do big things."
Director
Britt Allcroft
Producer
Britt Allcroft
Distributor
Destination Films
Production Co
Gullane Pictures, Isle of Man Film, Destination Films
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 26, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.9M
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby A, Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
1.66:1