Thomas and the Magic Railroad
“Little Engines CAN Do Big Things...”
Synopsis
Mr. Conductor's supply of magic gold dust, which allows him to travel between Shining Time and Thomas's island, is critically low. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Meanwhile, Thomas is fending off attacks by the nasty diesel engines. Getting more gold dust will require help from Mr. C's slacker cousin, his new friend Lily and her morose grandfather, plus the secret engine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQuXun-6X0Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-16
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Alec Baldwin
Mr. Conductor
Peter Fonda
Grandpa Burnett Stone
Mara Wilson
Lily Stone
Edward Glen
Thomas (voice)
Neil Crone
Diesel 10 / Gordon / Splatter / Tumbleweed (voice)
Michael E. Rodgers
Mr. C. Junior
Britt Allcroft
Lady (voice)
Kevin Frank
Henry / Dodge / Bertie / Harold (voice)
Linda Ballantyne
Percy (voice)
Susan Roman
James (voice)
Colm Feore
Toby (voice)
Cody McMains
Patch
Didi Conn
Stacy Jones
Russell Means
Billy Twofeathers
Lori Hallier
Lily's Mother
Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner
Annie / Clarabel (voice)
Jared Wall
Young Burnett (voice)
Laura Bower
Young Tasha (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.04x
+$748K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Britt Allcroft
- Screenplay & Story
- Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Rick Siggelkow
- Original Score
- Hummie Mann
- Original Title
- Thomas and the Magic Railroad
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.7M
- Production Studios
- Isle of Man Film, Britt Allcroft Productions, Destination Films, Gullane Pictures, Catalyst Entertainment Production, Kathy Morgan Productions, Magic Railroad Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Britt Allcroft
Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Rick Siggelkow
Hummie Mann
Terry Permane, Paul Ryan, Robbi Hinds
Ron Wisman
Britt Allcroft, Brent Baum, John Bertolli, Barry London, Philip D. Fehrle
Department Leadership Roster
Britt Allcroft
Director
Britt Allcroft
Writer
Hummie Mann
Original Music Composer
Terry Permane
Director of Photography
Britt Allcroft
Producer
Oleg M. Savytski
Production Design
Luis Sequeira
Costume Design
Paul Ryan
Director of Photography
Ron Wisman
Editor
Chris Lamon
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Van Zeyl
Stunt Coordinator
Philip D. Fehrle
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thomas and the Magic Railroad about?
Mr. Conductor's supply of magic gold dust, which allows him to travel between Shining Time and Thomas's island, is critically low. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Meanwhile, Thomas is fending off attacks by the nasty diesel engines. Getting more gold dust will require help from Mr. C's slacker cousin, his new friend Lily and her morose grandfather, plus the secret engine.
Who directed Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
Thomas and the Magic Railroad was directed by Britt Allcroft.
Who stars in Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
The principal cast of Thomas and the Magic Railroad includes Alec Baldwin, Peter Fonda, Mara Wilson, Edward Glen, Neil Crone.
When was Thomas and the Magic Railroad released and how long is it?
Thomas and the Magic Railroad was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
Thomas and the Magic Railroad had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $19.7M at the worldwide box office (1.04 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thomas and the Magic Railroad was composed by Hummie Mann.
Is Thomas and the Magic Railroad based on a book or true story?
Thomas and the Magic Railroad is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Rev. W. Awdry", Characters: "Rick Siggelkow", Characters: "Britt Allcroft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
Thomas and the Magic Railroad holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).