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*U.S. prints of the show also omit both the Clearwater Features logo and this logo.
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'''Availability:''' Officially, it was seen on the company's programmes from the time-period until 2000, but also made surprise appearances on three U.S. ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases.
* This logo made its debut on the
** The three main variants are preserved on seasons 3-5 of the show, as well as current prints and home media releases of the first two series. The second closing variant became the main one starting in 1994.
** The "Classic Collection" releases of the show also use this logo as well.
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The Britt Allcroft Company (known initially in the UK as "Britt Allcroft Railway Productions") was a British production and licensing company established in 1983 by Britt Allcroft and Angus Wright. They immediately bought the rights to The Railway Series of children's books and in 1984, created Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, recognized as one of the longest-running children's series (with new episodes being produced until January 2021). Other notable productions were Shining Time Station and The Magic Adventures of Mumfie.
Allcroft formed a subsidiary, Gullane Pictures, in late 1997; ultimately, Gullane Pictures only produced Thomas and the Magic Railroad, which was a cinematic failure. In September 2000, as a result of Thomas and the Magic Railroad's failure, Allcroft stepped down as the company's CEO and soon, it was reformed as Gullane Entertainment.
Visuals: On a blue background, the original logo for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends is seen. The logo consists of a picture of Thomas with a puff of smoke that displays the show's name (which appears to be chroma-keyed onto the logo), in front of an oval that resembles a railway number plate. On the oval is the text " (C) Britt Allcroft Limited 1984". Above the symbol is the text "for Britt Allcroft Ltd" (this logo was always preceded by the Clearwater Features logo, so that the complete text reads "A Clearwater Features Production for Britt Allcroft Ltd") in a yellow Bevan font (the same used for the original end credits).
Variants:
Technique: A still graphic consisting of an illustration and chroma-keyed text.
Audio: The ending theme of the show.
Availability: Seen on the original prints of the first two seasons of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
Visuals:
Variants:
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: A happy-sounding flageolet/glockenspiel/synthesizer solo. Chimes are also heard sparkling when the words shine.
Audio Variants:
Availability: Officially, it was seen on the company's programmes from the time-period until 2000, but also made surprise appearances on three U.S. Thomas & Friends DVD releases.
Legacy: A very well-known logo among fans of Thomas & Friends.
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