Neil used to be the 2nd engine on the Sodor & Mainland Railway. He was the engine that helped unload Skarloey at Kirk Ronan Harbor in 1865. When the S&MR faced financial struggles, they sold Neil to the Crovan's Gate Slate Company. Amazingly, he still survives today. Neil is a kind sort of engine, but he is getting a little hard of hearing. He still runs down the old S&MR track every now and then. He is currently the oldest engine still in service. Most people assume its Skarloey and Rheneas or even Duke, but they always forget about Neil. This is because, like most engines, Neil doesn't prefer the spotlight. He mainly does shunting work at Kirk Ronan once the Slate Company bought a bigger engine to haul heavier trains to Crovan's Gate. Neil is still painted green but has the Slate Company name instead of S&MR lettering.
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The Island of Sodor: The New Stories.
FanfictionThe world of Sodor is a treasure trove of story opportunities. Whether it's the books or the show, the Thomas universe is never short on stories to be told. There is already plenty of fan content for Thomas and Friends. Most content tries to keep th...
