Nelson

"Transport! Without transport there wouldn't be any construction, that makes me the most important!"

- Nelson to Jack, On Site with Thomas

   Nelson    Nelson is a ballast tractor and a member of the Pack. He is the main source of transportation, as he transports workmen and the other machines to and from construction sites.
 * Number: 10
 * Registration Number: 201 RGG
 * Class: Scammell Pioneer
 * Designer: Oliver D. North
 * Builder: Scammell Lorries Ltd.
 * Built: 1943
 * Drivetrain: 6×4
 * Top Speed: 20 mph

Bio
In his first appearance, Jack asked Nelson if he was the most important, as Patrick boasted that he was the most important earlier. Nelson told Jack that he's the most important, as he's the main source of transportation. Later, when a fierce storm raged across Sodor, Nelson and Oliver were sent to clear Henry's Tunnel.

However, Nelson soon got tired of always having to carry the other machines to and from work. He began dreaming about being carried himself. The next day, Thomas came off the rails and breaks a wheel. So Nelson was sent to take Thomas to the repair yard. When this is done, to his surprise, Percy carried Nelson back to the yards on a flatbed. Nelson had a splendid ride, and it was as magical as he had dreamed.

Persona
Nelson is a clever, intelligent, and wise ballast tractor who often feels overworked but never complains. He is proud of his paint and is happiest when he looks his best. Although he will never offer up a complaint, he is the first machine to comment on what is going wrong on the construction site.

Basis
Nelson is based on a Scammell Pioneer ballast tractor with a low loader trailer.

Livery
Nelson is painted black with cream and red lining, red wheel alloys and front beam. He has his name painted above his cab windows and has the number "10" painted on his cab doors, both in cream.

Jack & the Sodor Construction Company

 * Produced Episodes - On Site with Thomas, Thomas and the Moles (does not speak) and Percy Helps Out
 * Cancelled Episodes -Jack and the Quack and Alfie Has a Secret.

Trivia

 * In some concept art and promotional sketches, Nelson had a registration plate, "201 RGG", this was a reference to television series art director Robert Gauld-Galliers. He was also intended to carry the Scammell logo on his front. He would also have "Sodor" written next to his name.

Merchandise

 * Wooden Railway (discontinued)
 * TrackMaster (discontinued)