Shining Time Station (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1989, Shining Time Station is a family series.
What it’s about. Shining Time Station is an American children's television series co-created by Britt Allcroft and Rick Siggelkow. The series was produced by The Britt Allcroft Company and Quality Family Entertainment in New York for New York City PBS Station WNET, and was filmed first in New York City and then in Toronto. It incorporated sequences from the British TV show Thomas & Friends. The series aired on PBS from January 1989 to June 1993, but aired re-runs until 1997. It aired on Fox Family from 1998 to 1999. It also aired on Nick Jr. in 2000 and on Canadian TV networks such as APTN and SCN. Elements from the show were incorporated into the Thomas the Tank Engine film Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
Who’s in it. Shining Time Station stars Didi Conn as Stacy Jones, Tom Jackson as Billy Twofeathers, Ringo Starr as Mr. Conductor and George Carlin as Mr. Conductor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shining Time Station has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shining Time Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shining Time Station tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shining Time Station (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shining Time Station change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shining Time Station worth watching?
- Shining Time Station holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shining Time Station?
- Shining Time Station stars Didi Conn, Tom Jackson, Ringo Starr, George Carlin and Erica Luttrell.
- When was Shining Time Station released?
- Shining Time Station was released in 1989.