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The Hot Air Balloon, also known as the Red Balloon, came to Sodor primarily to carry holidaymakers. It is stationed at Dryaw airfield and carries passengers around, providing a rather different view of the Island. James originally disliked the balloon, but eventually grew rather fond of it.

Biography

Thomas & Friends

In its first appearance, Thomas took the balloon to Dryaw airfield where it was pumped up with hot air. He and James were jealous of the balloon because they thought it would steal their passengers until Sir Topham Hatt explained that it would attract more passengers to the Island. The balloon fell on top of James after it ran out of hot air. James was petrified, and let off a huge burst of steam, which invariably blew the balloon back up again.

Later on, Sir Topham Hatt and Lady Hatt used the balloon to transport to them to the grand opening of Rumblin Bridge station as Harold was having engine trouble. Unfortunately, the balloon's burner runs out of fuel and crashes into a tree. Skarloey saw the damaged balloon and offered to take the Hatts to the grand opening instead.

In its last appearance, Mr. Percival arranged for a special balloon ride for Pansy and Patrick's birthday. However, Duncan accidentally caused the balloon to crash into the weather-vane on Mr. Percival's house, tearing a hole through the material. Realising the error of his ways, Duncan collected a balloon repair man, who had little hope of repairing the balloon until Duncan suggested using a birthday flag to repair the damage.

Appearances

Several different types of Hot Air Balloons appear in the mini book, James and the Balloons, written by Christopher Awdry.

Trivia

The music video, The Red Balloon refers to the balloon as a male character and implies that it is sentient.

Non-rail vehicles

* RWS only | ** T&F only | *** Other Media only

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Cranes	Big Mickey \| Cranky \| Colin \| Owen \| Merrick \| Reg \| Beresford \| Carly \| Kobe \| Cassia \| Carter \|Cranes \| Ol' Wheezy \| Hee-Haw \| Happy Hook
Others	Trailers \| Bluebird***

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+'''The Hot Air Balloon''', also known as '''the Red Balloon''', came to [[Sodor]] primarily to carry holidaymakers. It is stationed at [[Dryaw|Dryaw airfield]] and carries passengers around, providing a rather different view of the Island. [[James]] originally disliked the balloon, but eventually grew rather fond of it.
-==Bio==
+==Biography==
+===''Thomas & Friends''===
 In its first appearance, [[Thomas]] took the balloon to Dryaw airfield where it was pumped up with hot air. He and James were jealous of the balloon because they thought it would steal their passengers until [[Sir Topham Hatt]] explained that it would attract more passengers to the [[Island of Sodor|Island]]. The balloon fell on top of James after it ran out of hot air. James was petrified, and let off a huge burst of steam, which invariably blew the balloon back up again.
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 ==Appearances==
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+Television Series=
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-===[[Television series]]===
+===''[[Thomas & Friends]]''===
-* [[Season 4]] - [[Train Stops Play]] (''edited scene'')
+* '''[[Series 6]]''' - [[James and the Red Balloon]]
+* '''[[Series 7]]''' - [[Emily's New Coaches]], [[Edward's Brass Band]], [[The Runaway Elephant]], [[The Grand Opening]], [[Best Dressed Engine]] {{Note|deleted scene}} and [[Three Cheers for Thomas]]
-* [[Season 6]] - [[James and the Red Balloon]]
+* '''[[Series 8]]''' - [[Emily's New Route]] {{Note|deleted scene}}
-* [[Season 7]] - [[Emily's New Coaches]], [[The Old Bridge]] (''deleted scene''), [[Edward's Brass Band]], [[The Runaway Elephant]], [[The Grand Opening]], [[Best Dressed Engine]] (''deleted scene'') and [[Three Cheers for Thomas]]
-* [[Season 8]] - [[Emily's New Route]] (''deleted scene'')
+* '''[[Series 12]]''' - [[Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon]]
-* [[Season 12]] - [[Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon]]
-It is also the main focus of the [[Season 7|seventh season]] [[Music Videos|song]], [[The Red Balloon]]. It also appeared in the [[Season 8|eighth season]] song, [[Patience]] and the [[Season 9|ninth season]] song, [[Every Day's a Special Day on Sodor]].
+====[[Music Videos]]====
+* '''Series 7''' - [[The Red Balloon]]
+* '''Series 8''' - [[Patience]]
+* '''[[Series 9]]''' - [[Every Day's a Special Day on Sodor]]
+}}
+|-|Other Media=
 ===[[Magazines|Magazine stories]]===
-* 2004 - [[James and the Red Balloon (magazine story)|James and the Red Balloon]], [[The Grand Opening (magazine story)|The Grand Opening]] and [[Taking Off!]]
+* '''2004''' - [[James and the Red Balloon (magazine story)|James and the Red Balloon]], [[The Grand Opening (magazine story)|The Grand Opening]] and [[Taking Off!]]
-* 2010 - [[The Birthday Ride]]
+* '''2010''' - [[The Birthday Ride]]
 Several different types of Hot Air Balloons appear in the mini book, [[James and the Balloons]], written by [[Christopher Awdry]].
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-}}
 ==Trivia==