Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon is the eleventh episode of the twelfth season.
Plot
Duncan is disappointed to learn that instead of taking the Percival twins on a special train ride for their birthday, they will be having a ride in the Hot Air Balloon. When Duncan collects the balloon, he is told to go carefully. But when he comes across some bumpy track, the balloon becomes untethered. Duncan slyly bangs into the balloon, causing it to float away. However, when the weathervane on Mr. Percival's house tears a hole in the balloon, Duncan sees the error of his ways and owns up to Mr. Percival. Duncan collects the balloon repair man, who has little hope of repairing the balloon until Duncan suggests using his birthday flag.
Characters
- Duncan
- Thomas
- Mr. Percival
- The Balloon Repair Man
- Peter Sam (does not speak)
- The Percival twins (do not speak)
- Skarloey (cameo)
- Rheneas (cameo)
- Mrs. Percival (cameo)
Locations
- Skarloey Railway Engine Sheds
- Transfer Yards
- Mr. Percival's house
- Mountain Village Station
Goofs
- The balloon shouldn't have been inflated while Duncan was delivering it.
- In the UK narration, the balloon repair man has the same voice as the Fat Controller.
- The tracks through the narrow gauge shed lead to bushes.
- The Skarloey Railway sheds are referred to as a "depot".
- Brakevans should have been added to Rheneas, Skarloey, and Duncan's trains.
Gallery
Title card
Duncan's birthday flag
Mr. Percival
Duncan, Peter Sam, and Mr. Percival
The Percival twins
