Thomas and the Magic Railroad (1997)

Thomas and the Magic Railroad (Thomas and the Rainbow Railway in Europe) was a European-American children's fantasy comedy drama film that was supposed to be released in 1997. Unfortunately, Barry London, the former CEO of Paramount, stepped down before the film's release and all the plans were shelved. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures (pictured). Filming took place in Shepperton Studios in London, England, UK and US. This film is based on the 1984 TV series "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" and it's American spin-off "Shining Time Station".

Plot

 * Mr. Sparks was going to the Island of Sodor to stay with the engines, for a few days and nights. Unfortunately, he took the wrong path and got lost, ending up in the magical world of the Island of Sodor. He meets Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his friends. Meanwhile, Diesel 10 and Devious Diesel and his bumbling sidekicks, Splatter, Dodge, Arry and Bert, tries to destroy the Island of Sodor and Shining Time Station by trying to activate a Rainbow Railway before Thomas and Mr. Sparks can make it to it. Will Thomas, his friends, and Mr. Sparks save the day?

Voice Cast

 * Ringo Starr as Thomas (voice)
 * Peter Sallis as Edward (voice)
 * Jim Cummings as Henry (voice)
 * Michael Angelis as Gordon and Diesel (voice)
 * Bill Fagerbakke as James (voice)
 * Tom Kenny as Percy, Stepney and Fergus (voice)
 * Ashleigh Ball as Toby (voice)
 * Noel Macneal as Duck (voice)
 * Nigel Planer as Donald and Douglas (voice)
 * Paul Paddick as Salty
 * Scott Innes as Bill and Ben
 * Edward Kelsey as Boco, Rusty, Harvey, Fearless Freddie, Spencer and George (voice)
 * Jeremy Clarkson as Oliver, Toad, Duncan, Mighty, Trevor, Cranky and Murdoch (voice)
 * Elizabeth Daily as Daisy and Mavis (voice)
 * Andrea Libman as Emily and Rosie (voice)
 * Billy Crystal as Bertie and Bert (voice)
 * John Goodman as Skarloey and Proteus (voice)
 * Willie Rushton as Rheneas, Terence and Arthur (voice)
 * Hank Azaria as Sir Handel and Peter Sam (voice)
 * David Holt as Duke, Bertram and Mac (voice)
 * Britt Allcroft as Lady (voice)
 * Tara Strong as Molly and Clarabel (voice)
 * Neil Crone as Diesel 10, Splatter and Talking Tumbleweed (voice)
 * Kevin Frank as Dodge
 * Tom Kane as Harold (voice)

Other Cast

 * Ben Small as Mr. Sparks and Bumpy Dog (voice)
 * Edward Chun as Noddy (voice)
 * Pavel Douglas as Mr. Plod (voice)
 * Piers Stubbs as Leo (voice)
 * Mitchell Zhangazha as Quincy (voice)
 * Kirsty Hickey as Annie (voice)
 * Poppy Lee Friar as June (voice)
 * Sarah Strange as Franklin (voice)
 * Declan Donnelly as Engie Benjy (voice)
 * Les Dennis as Pilot Pete (voice)
 * Joanna Ruiz as Martha Monkey (voice)
 * Carrie Mullan as Miss Pink Cat and Master Tubby Bear (voice)
 * Jeff Bernard as Tom and Jack (voice)
 * Millie Davis as Milly (voice)
 * Summer Fontana as Molly (voice)
 * Peter Kay as Big Chris and Tin Top (voice)
 * Maria Darling as Roary (voice)
 * Dominic Frisby as Plugger (voice)
 * Marc Silk as Hellie (voice)

Live-Action Cast

 * Stefán Karl Stefánsson as Robbie Rotten (voice)

Narration

 * Pierce Brosnan as The Narrator (voice)

Reception
When this film was test screened and it was mixed to positive reactions from the test audience due to the plot, special effects, acting, voice acting, and the magic of the film. The only problem was that most of the live action cast is unidentified.