

Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories
1986, English. Directed by David Mitton.
It's full steam ahead once again for Thomas, the little blue engine with the short stumpy funnel, short stumpy boiler and short stumpy dome. Share 9 exciting adventures with Thomas and his friends, Gordon, Henry, James, Percy, Edward, Toby, Annie and Clarabel the coaches, and of course, the Fat Controller. Thomas's special friend, storyteller Ringo Starr, says "Thomas is a smashing little engine - he's Number One and never lets anyone forget it!".
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 November 1986
- Written by
- Rev. W. Awdry, David Mitton, Britt Allcroft
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How long is Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories?
Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories on?
Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 November 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories?
If you liked Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories, try Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Dolittle, Meet the Robinsons.
Who directed Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories?
Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories (1986) was directed by David Mitton and stars Ringo Starr.