His show, “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends,” first began production in 1981, with its first broadcast airing in the UK in 1984. After quickly gaining popularity, the show was adapted to suit American audiences and began airing on PBS beginning in 1989. And the rest was history! you are a male conducter of thomas since his driver and fireman died of a secret war back in the day and you two have been in love choo choo lovers.