Neville's Wreck: The Psychedelic Freight Train
Neville's Wreck: The Psychedelic Freight Train
Type: Heavily Sativa-Dominant Hybrid
Origin: Colorado (Bred by Rare Dankness)
Lineage: Neville’s Haze x Trainwreck (Arcata Cut)
THC Content: 21% – 26%
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Pinene, Humulene
Key Effects: Intense Energy, Visual Distortion, Racy Euphoria, Laser Focus
If you are looking for a gentle, relaxing smoke to wind down after work, stop reading now. Neville’s Wreck is not that strain.
Bred by the Sativa specialists at Rare Dankness, this strain is best known as the "Father of Champions." It is the male genetic backbone used to create the world-famous Ghost Train Haze and Moonshine Haze. But on its own, Neville’s Wreck is a terrifyingly potent Sativa that hits with the force of a locomotive.
It combines the soaring, spiritual high of the most famous Haze in history with the rapid-onset, face-melting impact of Arcata Trainwreck. The result is a strain that feels like drinking three shots of espresso while standing in a pine forest.
History and Lineage: A Collision of Giants
Neville’s Wreck was created with a specific purpose: to tame the unruly growth of Neville's Haze just enough to make it manageable, without losing the psychedelic edge.
The Parents
Neville’s Haze (The Mother): Named after the King of Cannabis, Neville Schoenmakers. It is a tall, nearly pure Haze (NL5 x Haze A x Haze C) known for its trippy, long-lasting cerebral high and difficult growing characteristics.
Arcata Trainwreck (The Father): The California legend. Famous for its smell of crushed pine needles and its ability to hit the smoker instantly. It adds speed and a physical "rush" to the cross.
The Rare Dankness Connection: Scott Reach (founder of Rare Dankness) used a specific male phenotype of this cross to pollinate the Ghost OG, creating Ghost Train Haze. While Ghost Train Haze gets all the glory, the Neville’s Wreck father is the source of that strain's electric energy.
Terpene Profile: Pine Sol and Solvents
Neville’s Wreck has an aggressive aroma. It lacks the sweetness of modern dessert strains entirely. It smells like a cleaning closet in a chemical plant.
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene (The Haze Haze): This terpene provides the sharp, floral, and "apple-like" scent associated with Jack Herer and pure Hazes. It is responsible for the racy, slightly jittery energy.
Alpha-Pinene (The Forest): Inherited directly from the Trainwreck. It smells of fresh sap and Christmas trees. It aids in focus and bronchodilation (opening the lungs).
Humulene (The Wood): Adds a spicy, woody hop note that grounds the sharper scents.
Flavor Notes:
The Nose: Sharp ammonia, metallic haze, and fresh pine. There are subtle undertones of floral spice.
The Smoke: Astringent and expansive. It tastes of eucalyptus and lemon cleaner. It leaves a spicy, almost numbing sensation on the tongue (a classic Trainwreck trait).
Strain Effects: The "No-Ceiling" Rush
Neville’s Wreck is a high-velocity strain. It is one of the few hybrids that can truly be described as "psychedelic."
The Experience
The Impact: The Trainwreck genetics ensure you feel this immediately. There is no waiting. A pressure builds behind the eyes, and your heart rate may increase.
The Acceleration: The mind begins to race. Thoughts connect rapidly. It is excellent for brainstorming, cleaning the house, or intense conversation.
The Visuals: Colors often appear sharper or saturated. Peripheral vision may feel "wobbly." This is the Neville's Haze influence.
The Duration: This is a long-hauler. The high remains energetic for hours, eventually tapering into a hazy, creative buzz.
Warning: This strain is prone to causing anxiety and paranoia in users with low tolerance or those sensitive to strong Sativas.
Medical Benefits of Neville's Wreck
While it is too intense for some, for others, it is the only medicine that cuts through the fog.
Top Medical Uses:
Severe Fatigue: It acts as a stimulant. It is better than caffeine for waking up the brain.
ADHD / Focus Issues: The high levels of Pinene and Terpinolene can help lock in focus for long tasks (though the raciness can be distracting for some).
Depression: It forces a mood shift. It is impossible to feel lethargic on this strain.
Migraines: Like its parent Trainwreck, it is often cited as effective for vascular headaches and migraines due to the rapid pressure change it induces.
Growing Neville's Wreck: The Beast in the Garden
This is not a beginner-friendly plant. It displays extreme Sativa dominance in the grow room.
Growth Structure
The Stretch: Neville’s Wreck stretches massively when flipped to flower. It can easily triple in height. You need high ceilings or aggressive training (SCROG).
The Time: It requires patience. Flowering times range from 10 to 12 weeks.
The Structure: It grows lanky with thin, serrated Sativa leaves. The buds are foxtailed (spiking outwards) rather than round rocks.
Yield: If you have the space and light penetration, the yield is massive.
Grower’s Tip: Do not overfeed Nitrogen in flowering. Haze genetics are sensitive and will burn easily. Keep the nutrient levels moderate and the lights intense.
Final Verdict: Is Neville's Wreck Right for You?
Neville’s Wreck is a "pro-tier" Sativa. It is for the smoker who chases the electric, vibrating high of the 1990s and finds modern Cookies strains too boring and sleepy.
You should choose Neville's Wreck if:
You love Ghost Train Haze or Jack Herer.
You want a strain for hiking, cleaning, or creative work.
You enjoy piney, chemical, and spicy terpene profiles.
You are looking for a high that is strictly cerebral with almost no body load.