those are from roughly 1992, possibly earlier. after this, they went to the plarail style engines, with hook and eye couplers. tomy thomas in this style existed until 09, when HIT trackmaster took over. then fisher-price bought the line before bringing out the trackmaster we know and tolerate today.
one advert ive seen actually plugs the LEGO compatibility. i adore the old engines as they are how i got started all those years ago. the thomas engines are reasonably rare, but all are fairly easy to find in the UK.
i recommend following my repair guide and giving your engines a clean and lube. at some 30 years old, they will be in need of some help.
http://sunsthomasandfriends.weebly.com/v...ry-go.html
one advert ive seen actually plugs the LEGO compatibility. i adore the old engines as they are how i got started all those years ago. the thomas engines are reasonably rare, but all are fairly easy to find in the UK.
i recommend following my repair guide and giving your engines a clean and lube. at some 30 years old, they will be in need of some help.
http://sunsthomasandfriends.weebly.com/v...ry-go.html
my website address has changed: https://sunscollections.weebly.com/
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