The Early Years

The Early Years is a US DVD featuring two discs, each containing thirteen first season episodes narrated by Ringo Starr in the original UK format, and an additional disc with extras.

Description
For the first time ever, all of the original 26 episodes of Thomas and Friends are together in this must-have﻿ 3 DVD disc set! Collectors and new fans of Thomas will love taking a journey back in time to experience Thomas from the very beginning. Join Thomas as he meets Gordon, Percy, Henry, Edward, and all of his favorite friends on the Island of Sodor for the very first time.

Disc 1 and Disc 2 are loaded with 13 episodes each. Narrated by Ringo Starr, both parents and kids alike are sure to love every fun-filled minute. All-new features, activities, and educational games await discovery on Disc 3, including commentary from Sir Topham Hatt, a read-along story, and much, much more!

Disc 1

 * 1) Thomas and Gordon
 * 2) Edward and Gordon
 * 3) The Sad Story of Henry
 * 4) Edward, Gordon and Henry
 * 5) Thomas' Train
 * 6) Thomas and the Trucks
 * 7) Thomas and the Breakdown Train
 * 8) James and the Coaches
 * 9) Troublesome Trucks
 * 10) James and the Express
 * 11) Thomas and the Guard
 * 12) Thomas Goes Fishing
 * 13) Thomas, Terence and the Snow

Disc 2

 * 1) Thomas and Bertie
 * 2) Tenders and Turntables
 * 3) Trouble in the Shed
 * 4) Percy Runs Away
 * 5) Coal
 * 6) The Flying Kipper
 * 7) Whistles and Sneezes
 * 8) Toby and the Stout Gentleman
 * 9) Thomas in Trouble
 * 10) Dirty Objects
 * 11) Off the Rails
 * 12) Down the Mine
 * 13) Thomas' Christmas Party

Disc 3

 * Sodor Memories
 * Sir Topham Hatt's Commentary (Thomas and Gordon)
 * Read Along Story: Thomas and the Naughty Diesel
 * Build an Engine Game
 * Who am I? Game

Trivia

 * Despite being released in the US, the episodes use the UK narration.
 * This is the first DVD box set to feature restored footage.

Goofs

 * In the Sir Topham Hatt commentary of Thomas and Gordon, Percy and Toby are mentioned, yet they had not arrived on the Railway yet.
 * In the Sodor Memories section, Edward said that he helped Gordon up the hill with some coaches. But in the actual episode, Gordon was pulling trucks.
 * In the "Who am I?" game, Clarabel is spelt with an extra "L".