 His only other design for the NER, the '59' class 0-6-0, were also unpopular; in this case, the engines were of similar size to Fletcher's most recent 0-6-0, but were less powerful.As a consequence, McDonnell resigned from the NER in September 1884, receiving a year's salary as severance pay.McDonnell was not replaced immediately, the NER's locomotive department then being managed by a committee chaired by Henry Tennant.