- “I would like you to go to the harbour tonight to collect something rather usual!”
- ― Sir Topham Hatt to Thomas, Thomas, Percy and the Dragon, third season
Thomas was once sent to collect this paper-mâché Chinese Dragon from Knapford Harbour. He was surprised at 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 only a fake.
The Chinese Dragon can also be lit up inside to become illuminated. It is now popular with funfair specials. Since the tenth season, the Chinese Dragon can move its head and dance about.
Livery
The Chinese Dragon is yellow with red and green detail. Its original colour in the Magazines was green with red eyes.
Appearances
Television series
- Season 3 - Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
- Season 10 - Percy and the Funfair
- Season 11 - Thomas and the Lighthouse
- Season 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.
- The Chinese Dragon was not named until the tenth season episode, Percy and the Funfair.
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