Railcar at the Didcot Railway Centre - 6/5/2024
Little History and Spec of the Railcar 👇
N° 22
BUILT: JUNE 1940 A.E.C. / SWINDON.
Mainly for branch line services
Swindon Works Lot 1635 Diagram At
DIMENSIONS: 62'0"x 9'0" SEATS:48 Third.
UNLADEN WEIGHT: 35 tons 13 cwt.
The car is powered by two A.E.C. 9.6 litre, 105 bhp. diesel engines, each driving one bogie through Wilson epicyclic gearboxes.
The car can haul a 60 ton trailing load.
HEATING: Oil fired steam boiler.
DATE WITHDRAWN BY B.R.: Oct. 1962.
DATE PRESERVED BY G.W.S: 1967.
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Video filmed by GTR Railways Trainspotter
A railcar, built in June 1940 by A.E.C. / Swindon, is featured in this video. The railcar was primarily used for branch line services and has a capacity of 48 third-class seats. It is powered by two diesel engines and can haul a 60-ton trailing load. The vehicle was withdrawn by British Rail in October 1962 and preserved by the Great Western Society in 1967. The footage was filmed at the Didcot Railway Centre, with details provided about its specifications and history.
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