Ringo Starr

Richard "Ringo Starr" Starkey, born on July the 7th, 1940, is the former drummer of British rock band, The Beatles. He narrated the first and second seasons of the television series. He was the first narrator, and the first actor to play Mr. Conductor in Shining Time Station.

Trivia

 * Ringo voiced Thomas in the 2009 Children in Need charity single.
 * Ringo (Along with Beatle George Harrison) appeared on "Aspel & Company" in 1988 where he was asked by Aspel about Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.