Thomas and Friends

An original prop used in the production of the long running children's television show Thomas the Tank Engine which later became Thomas & Friends.

From the Jack and the Sodor Construction Company episode A Visit from Thomas this is the original newspaper used in the climactic scene following the discovery of the dinosaur. The custom printed Sodor Times newspaper features a photograph of Oliver the excavator with his find and the headline 'DIGGER DIGS DINO!', other unrelated text is scanned from genuine newspapers. This exact paper is clearly seen held by the Fat Controller at the end of the episode and can be conclusively screen matched, it also retains evidence of blacktack where it was stuck to the large scale figures hands.

The prop newspaper measures approximately 5.5" x 4.5" and remains in good screen used condition with some toning and creasing.

A unique and interesting artefact from this popular children's television series.