Ron

Ron is the deuteragonist in Residual Haunting.

Bio
Ron is Eddy's friend in Residual Haunting. He is first waken up by Eddy to learn the news of it being the anniversary of UP 836's derailment, as well as UP 844's arrival later on. After Steve arrives, Ron has a train to take with Eddy.

A few days later, Ron went with Eddy to investigate 836's activity, as well as a derailment. He was sent to collect a crew to clear the mess.

Two days later, some engines came to get Eddy. As Ron tried to escape, he ran into the side of two of the engines.

After Eddy vanished into the unknown, Ron was repaired repainted into Eddy's paint scheme and became the new SP heritage unit #1996.

Basis
Ron is a Union Pacific EMD SD70ACe #8485.

Specials

 * Residual Haunting

Trivia

 * His real life model was seriously damaged and subsequently scrapped after an accident with a Metrolink commuter train in Chatsworth, CA in 2008.