Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia
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Nelson
Nelson
  • Number: 10

Nelson is a ballast tractor whose job is to carry construction workers to and the rest of the Pack. As the bearer of such weighty loads, he often feels overworked, but never complains.

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 ballast tractor with a low loader trailer.

Livery

Nelson is black with cream lining, red alloy wheels and a front beam. He has his name painted on his front cab above his windows and has his number written on his cab doors in cream.

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