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For other uses, see Thomas, Percy and the Dragon (disambiguation).

"Cinders and ashes! It's a dragon!"
"Don't worry, this dragon is made of paper. It's for the carnival tomorrow."
Thomas and his driver[src]

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

Biography

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 disappointed 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.

Technical Details

Basis

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

Livery

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

Appearances

Official Description

From Official Website:[1]

Chinese Dragon: The Chinese Dragon was made of paper especially for a carnival. He frightened Percy one night when he was loaded onto Thomas' truck and passed Percy in his siding. The other engines didn't believe Percy had seen a dragon, and laughed at him.


Historical Note: The paper dragon features traditionally in carnivals to celebrate the New Moon and New Year in China.

From Official Media:[2]

Chinese Dragon: The colorful Chinese Dragon was brought to the Island for the Sodor carnival. His mysterious and exotic look tends to scare the other engines at first, but he is actually quite harmless.


Fun Fact: The Chinese Dragon is actually made of paper, and must travel the Island by way of flatbed.

Trivia

  • The Chinese Dragon can be lit up inside to become illuminated.
  • Since the tenth series, the Chinese Dragon can move its head and dance about.
  • While it is a non-sentient object, in some merchandise bios and on the Official Website, The Chinese Dragon is referred to as being a male.
  • 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 colours as the Chinese paper Dragon.

Merchandise

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