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  • Thomas & Friends (Original 1983 Pilot) (1983)
  • TV Movie | 5 min | Action, Adventure
Thomas & Friends (Original 1983 Pilot) (1983)
TV Movie | 5 min | Action, Adventure
Down the Mine is the original 1983 test pilot of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends before the first episode aired in the United Kingdom in 1984. Prior to 2025, the pilot was never broadcasted on television.
Director
David Mitton
Producer
Britt Allcroft (producer)
Composer
Mike O'Donnell
Editors
Michael Dixon | Tom Jedski (as Thomas Jedski)
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Updated Dec 31, 1983
Release date
1983 (United Kingdom)

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