The Chinese Dragon

The Chinese Dragon is a colourful and exotic paper dragon. It is a popular sight for carnival and funfair specials.

Thomas & Friends
In the third series, Thomas was sent to collect a paper Chinese Dragon from Brendam Docks. He was surprised by its appearance until his driver explained it was made of paper and could do no harm. Unfortunately, Percy, who was stuck on a siding at the time, did not realise this and was scared by it as Thomas went past him stranded at Lower Suddery. Percy later saw the dragon at Elsbridge, but was relieved that it was a fake.

In the tenth series, the Chinese Dragon made a special visit to the Fat Controller's funfair. Percy was excited, as he thought the Chinese Dragon was the most exciting thing of all. However, Percy became dissapointed when Thomas was asked to deliver fireworks and the Chinese Dragon instead. Sometime afterwards, Butch was seen carrying the Chinese Dragon on his low loader.

In the eleventh series, Edward was given the special job of pulling the Chinese Dragon for the harvest festival and the fireworks party.

Basis
The Chinese Dragon is carried on a Taff Vale Railway Macaw G flatebed.

Livery
The Chinese Dragon is yellow with red and green detail. Its original colour in the magazines was green with red eyes.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends

 * Series 3 - Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
 * Series 10 - Percy and the Funfair
 * Series 11 - Thomas and the Lighthouse
 * Series 23 - Wish You Were Here

Music Videos

 * Series 3 - Thomas' Anthem
 * Series 5 - Night Train
 * Series 6 - Boo! Boo! Choo-Choo

Learning Segments
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 * Series 10 - Percy's Story
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Magazine stories

 * 1990 - Percy and the Dragon
 * 2008 - Thomas and the Lighthouse!

Official Description
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From Official Media:
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Trivia

 * The Chinese Dragon can be lit up inside to become illuminated.
 * Since Season 10, the Chinese Dragon can move its head and dance about.
 * In some merchandise bios and on the Official Website, The Chinese Dragon is mistakenly referred to as being alive with he/him pronouns.
 * The Chinese Dragon was actually the first character Andrew Brenner created, although Brenner had not been credited for the original story of Thomas, Percy and the Dragon.
 * Three of the Dragon Boats in Wish You Were Here were painted in the same colors as the Chinese Paper Dragon.

Merchandise

 * ERTL
 * Wooden Railway
 * Take Along
 * Motor Road and Rail
 * TrackMaster
 * Trading Cards
 * Capsule Plarail

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