Nelson

    Nelson 
 * Number: 10

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

Bio
Nelson is a member of the Pack and on one occasion, Nelson's personal hope of being hauled instead of hauling others came true whilst hauling Thomas along the roads, he was tired of carrying the members of the pack, when he was urgently needed he got a ride back to Miss Jenny's yard with Percy. During this, Nelson could never have felt happier.

Persona
Nelson is a clever, intelligent ballast tractor who often feels overworked but never complains. He is proud of his paint and is happiest when he looks his best.

Basis
Nelson is based on a Scammell Ballast Tractor with a Low Loader trailer. The Scammell Ballast Tractors replaced the steam road locomotives/heavy haulage engines.

Appearances
Nelson appeared in the "Thomas' Trusty Friends" DVD, in "On Site with Thomas" and "Percy Helps Out", he will come back in Season 13 and will be not carry a steam engine, but he will still be useful.

Livery
Nelson is dark grey with cream lining, red alloy wheels and front beam. He also has his name painted on his front cab above his windows and has the number 10 written on his sides upon his cab doors in cream.