Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000)
Director
Britt Allcroft
Main cast
Alec Baldwin; Peter Fonda; Mara Wilson
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Description
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.
Britt Allcroft
Main cast
Alec Baldwin; Peter Fonda; Mara Wilson
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Description
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.
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