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jan 29, 1989 - Shining Time Station Premieres

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PBS debuted this children's series featuring Ringo Starr as Mr. Conductor and introducing Thomas the Tank Engine to America, providing a gentle, storytelling-focused sanctuary on public broadcasting.

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jan 29, 1989
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~ 37 years ago