Neil

Bio
Neil was built in 1850 in Glasgow with Clive and Matthew. Neil, alongside Clive and Matthew, were built by Neilson & Co at Glasgow works, Scotland. They had been Ordered by the Sodor & Mainland Railway Company, who were building a railway at the time. Neil and his Brothers arrived on Sodor in 1851, after their trials at the works.

The Sodor & Mainland Railway was completed in early 1853, when Neil completed the line. The line now reached Barrow. The Railway opened later that day, and services began immediately.

The S&M carried on working normally until 1874, when work was getting too much for the S&M's engines. In 1875, a new custom built engine came out of the S&M's workshop called Jenny. The Three Boxtanks acted as if Jenny was their little Sister, And the four engines carried on working under the S&M until 1912, when the railway closed due to loosing profits.

The S&M fleet were very disappointed, and knew they'd be going for scrap. Neil however, Was persistent and never gave up hope.

Neil was right. In 1914, the NWR was formed, and Neil and his brothers were put back into service after an overhaul.

Neil wouldn't see Jenny again until late 1938.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Neil is based upon the Neilson & Co. 0-4-0 Boxtank, designed and built at Glasgow Works, Scotland.