The Chinese Dragon

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Thomas was once 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. Percy later saw the dragon at Elsbridge, but was relieved that it was a fake.

The Chinese Dragon can also be lit up inside to become illuminated. It is now popular with funfair specials. Since the tenth series, the Chinese Dragon can move its head and dance about.

Technical Details

Livery

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

Appearances

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 (mentioned)

Music Videos

Learning Segments

Series 10 - Percy's Story

Magazine stories

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

Trivia

In some merchandise bios and on the Official Website, The Chinese Dragon is mistakenly referred to as being alive with male pronouns.
The Chinese Dragon was actually the first character Andrew Brenner created, although Brenner hadn't been credited for the original story of Thomas, Percy and the Dragon.

Merchandise

ERTL (discontinued)
Wooden Railway (discontinued)
Take Along (discontinued)
Motor Road and Rail (with Thomas; discontinued)
TrackMaster (with Thomas; UK only; discontinued)
Trading Cards (discontinued)
Capsule Plarail