A Big Day for Thomas (DVD)

A Big Day for Thomas is a US VHS/DVD featuring seven first season episodes narrated by George Carlin. It was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment in 1998 and again on DVD in 2003 released on DVD in 2007 featuring two songs. Lionsgate released the title for digital download in 2013.

1998 VHS:
PEEP! PEEP! Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, Henry and their friends have learned many lessons about being careful. They have selected their favorite stories to create this "best of" collection -- all about the importance of paying attention.

Come along as Thomas gets to pull his very own train -- with unexpected results! Watch what happens when Percy is careless and gets a nasty shock, and when snow jams a signal down and Henry runs into a disaster. Hop on board for these heartwarming tales from the Island of Sodor.

2003 VHS/2007 DVD:
PEEP! PEEP! Who's that pulling into the station? It's Thomas the Tank Engine, and he's ready to take you on another journey filled with exciting adventures on the Island of Sodor. Travel with Thomas when he gets to pull his very own train for the first time - - with unexpected results. Find out what really "shocks" Percy and hold your breath when some snow jams one of the Island's signals and leads Henry to disaster.

It's your Big Day, so get ready to join Thomas, James, Toby and the rest of your friends for non-stop fun. All Aboard!

Episodes

 * 1) A Big Day for Thomas
 * 2) Percy Runs Away
 * 3) Thomas Breaks the Rules
 * 4) Henry's Special Coal
 * 5) The Flying Kipper
 * 6) Trouble for Thomas
 * 7) Toby the Tram Engine

Songs (DVD Release only)

 * 1) Toby
 * 2) Sir Topham Hatt

Bonus Features

 * Sodor Spelling Game from Percy's Chocolate Crunch
 * Character Gallery from Best of Gordon

Trivia

 * On the VHS, Mr. Conductor's whistle from Shining Time Station can be heard at the start of Trouble for Thomas. But on the DVD, it's only heard briefly.
 * A cassette tape was included with some VHS releases. It featured the following songs:
 * 1) Thomas' Anthem
 * 2) Boo! Boo! Choo-Choo
 * 3) Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
 * 4) Really Useful Engine
 * The end credits are taken from the 1993 release of Tenders and Turntable and other stories.
 * On the front cover of the 1998 release, an image from Thomas Comes to Breakfast is used.
 * On the back cover of the 1998 release an image from Thomas Saves the Day is used.
 * This video was paired up with Thomas Comes to Breakfast when they were released.
 * On the back cover of the 2003 release, an image from Train Stops Play is used.
 * The video can be seen in Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl", which also stars George Carlin.

US

 * Totally Thomas Volume 4
 * A Big Day for Thomas and Best of Thomas 2-pack
 * A Big Day for Thomas and Trust Thomas Double Feature