The limited-edition plush toy, named Brunella, was inspired by GWR’s Famous Five and the Dragon Quest campaign and named through a social media competition that attracted thousands of entries.
The winning name was selected by railway historian and broadcaster Tim Dunn.
Mr Dunn said: “Choosing just one winner was incredibly difficult.
“There were so many inventive and imaginative entries.
“Brunella stood out as a name perfectly suited to this dragon.
“Referencing Brunel, one of the legendary figures of GWR’s past, perhaps it’ll introduce curious young minds to the extraordinary stories of Brunella’s namesake too.
“It’s an absolutely ace name for a little dragon who’s destined for many great adventures.”
The dragon is now on sale through the GWR Souvenir Shop for £32.
Helen da Costa, head of marketing at GWR, said: “We were blown away by the response to our competition.
“The creativity, imagination and enthusiasm shown was fantastic and it was wonderful to see so many people getting involved.
“There were lots of brilliant suggestions and we’re delighted to officially welcome Brunella into the GWR family.”
GWR hopes Brunella will become a travel companion for young passengers exploring the rail network.
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