Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) - Synopsis

Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000)

Thomas and the Magic Railroad brings one of the world's most beloved imaginary characters to the screen in a story that captures the thrills, comedy, poignancy and visual wit of his world as never before.

For as long as anyone can remember, the Island of Sodor, land of talking trains, has been a realm of magic and innocence. But now Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Magic Railroad are being threatened by diesel engines like the surly Diesel 10. Even the magical Mr. Conductor (Alec Baldwin), who has always travelled 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 (Mara Wilson), a resourceful 12 year-old, meets up with Mr. Conductor on the way to visit her lonely Grandfather Burnett Stone (Peter Fonda). With a host of whimsical, witty and wise characters, they embark on an adventure to preserve that wonderful world that exists just beyond the limits of the imagination. Brave Thomas reminds them all that "even little engines can do big things".

Written, directed and produced by Britt Allcroft and produced by Phil Fehrle, Thomas and The Magic Railroad is executive produced by Charles Falzon of Gullane Pictures and Steve Stabler, Brent Baum and Barry London of Destination Films.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad will be released across the UK on 14 July 00 by Icon Film Distribution.