Ivo Hugh

Ivo Hugh, named after the Skarloey Railway's former foreman, Mr. Ivo Hugh, is a young narrow gauge tank engine.

Biography
Ivo Hugh is a powerful 0-4-2 tank engine who was built in 1996 and has done sterling work for the Skarloey Railway ever since. The heavier construction work was done at the North Western Railway's Crovan's Gate Works, but he was actually constructed by the Skarloey Railway's own engineering department, led by David Hugh. His similarity to the Talyllyn Railway's No. 7 is explained by the fact that much experience was passed on by that Railway in the light of experience with its own engine, and the co-operation saved much heart searching at Crovan's Gate.

Ivo Hugh is named in honour of the former Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Skarloey Railway, Mr. Ivo Hugh, who christened the new engine, a ceremony which was attended by all the engines. Ivo Hugh is unique in the Skarloey roster due to being a side-tank engine, and he is strong enough to handle the heaviest work.

Personality
Not much is known about Ivo Hugh, as he hasn't been seen around the railway much. However, from the other engines he's been claimed that as he is a kind engine, he relies upon the knowledge and experience of the older engines to help him get his work done.

Technical Details
Ivo Hugh is based on No. 7 Tom Rolt, an engine who works on the Talyllyn Railway. Tom Rolt is an Andrew Barclay 0-4-0WT which was rebuilt at Pendre Works into a 0-4-2T with side tanks in 1991. Tom Rolt is named after author L.T.C. Rolt, who inspired the Talyllyn Railway's preservation and was the line's manager for two years.

Livery
Ivo Hugh is painted in the Skarloey Railway red with cerulean and yellow lining livery. His number (7) is painted in a black circle, both with gold lining. "IVO HUGH" is painted on his side tanks in yellow. His buffer beams are painted red with silver buffers.