Ned

    Ned the Steam Shovel 
 * Number: 19

Ned is an old steam shovel and is a member of the Pack.

Bio
Ned mainly carries out clearance work and quarry digging.

Persona
Ned means well, but he can sometimes be clumsy. Indeed, he once nearly caused a terrible accident by knocking out the keystone of a bridge when Thomas was due to cross with a goods train. Luckily, Jack managed to save the day by supporting the bridge until Thomas went over. But apart from the minor bumps and accidents, Ned's heart is as big as his bucket and he is a valued member of the Pack.

Appearances
Ned first appeared in the sixth season and has also appeared in "Thomas' Trusty Friends" and "The Great Discovery".

Livery
Ned is brown and orange with a grey roof, dark brown bucket, arm and chassis and has yellow detailing on his sides. He also has the number 19 on each side.

Trivia

 * Ned has his jib arm right in front of his face, which could make visibility difficult.
 * Originally, Ned had "Packard & Co." written on the sides of his body. But then in 2006, it was changed to "Sodor Construction Company" for unknown reasons.

Merchandising

 * Take-Along model
 * TOMY/Trackmaster model