Unlike Skarloey (and Dolgoch), Rheneas never returned to Whitehaven. Rheneas’ long wheelbase enabled him to ride steadily, but it also made him hard on the track and this, together with the initial absence of a cab, made Skarloey the more heavily used of the two. The two reconciled after Rheneas saved Skarloey from a landslide in 1867. Unlike Skarloey, Rheneas was stern and thoughtful and fell out with Skarloey after the latter called him a "stick-in-the-mud" following an argument over cabs. in Whitehaven and was delivered by sea to Kirk Ronan in time to haul the train carrying the Board of Trade Inspector in October 1865. at Whitehaven, the same place where Skarloey, Talyllyn, Dolgoch and Smudger were built.Rheneas was built by Fletcher, Jennings & Co.
Nevertheless, Rheneas is always highly dedicated to the task at hand. Though he may often try to struggle on alone, Rheneas knows when it is time to call on the help of his friends. He is keen to keep his friends smiling and, although he is a level-headed engine, he can be a bit of an adventurer too.
Rheneas is a tough, committed worker despite his age and takes great responsibility in his work. Rheneas has been called a "gallant old engine" before and deserves such a title he is highly determined, brave and courageous.
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