RTL ZWEI

RTLZWEI (formerly RTL2 or RTL II) is a German TV channel based in Grünwald, Germany. It is part of the RTL Group that also owns channels such as Super RTL, RTL Television or RTLplus.

RTLZWEI was the first channel to air "Thomas and Friends" on German television, starting on 22nd November 1996 in chronological order. The show was aired on weekdays in the early morning hours and sometimes at noon. The first four series were shown.

The show aired until 30th December 1998, with the last episode aired being Trouble in the Shed. The show went on hiatus in 1999 and was moved to Super RTL in April of 2000.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad aired on RTLZWEI on 24th December 2004 and 24th April 2005.