In this video, partially celebrating Thomas and Friends’ 80th anniversary, we'll be looking at how Thomas’s design has evolved over the years, from the Railway Series books to his pop culture status now. We’ll dive into Thomas’s initial interpretation in the books, how that translated into the TV show, and how much Thomas’s design has evolved within the TV show and beyond. So without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy the deep dive! Credit to the Thomas the Tank Engine Wiki for help with research and image sources MY SOCIALS: Regular Channel: @ThomasfanSQBProductions Second Channel: @ThomasfanSQBExtras Instagram: Discord: Twitch: CHAPTER MARKERS AND MUSIC CREDITS: 0:00 INTRODUCTION Music Used: 1:42 Initial Conception (1942-1946) Music Used: 2:59 Reginald Payne (1946) Music Used: Maple Leaf Rag - E's Jammy Jams (YouTube Music) 5:13 C. Reginald Dalby (1948-1956) Music Used: Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: Artist: 8:47 John T. Kenny (1957-1962) Music Used: 10:31 Gunvor and Peter Edwards (1963-1972) Music Used: 12:12 Clive Spong (1983-2011) Music Used: 13:51 The Pilot (1983) Music Used: 16:10 Seasons 1-5 (1984-1999) Music Used: 18:15 Magic Railroad (2000) Music Used: 19:29 Seasons 6-7 (2001-2003) Music Used: Bend the Corner - Deion Productions 21:39 Seasons 8-11 (2004-2008) Music Used: 23:38 Season 12 (2008) Music Used: Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: Artist: 24:46 Seasons 13-16 (2009-2012) Music Used: A Slippery Slope - Everet Almond (YouTube Music) 27:34 Seasons 17-21 (2013-2017) Music Used: Charm - Anno Domini Beats (YouTube Music) 29:32 Seasons 22-24 (2018-2021) Music Used: Satin Moonrise - Adam MacDougall (YouTube Music) 30:51 All Engines Go (2021-2025) Music Used: The Monuments and Tunnels in Goa and Hampi - Bail Bonds (YouTube Music) 32:31 CONCLUSION Music Used: Thank you all for watching! ~ ThomasfanSQB