GWR 1930 Collett A30 Autocoach Profile and Models
Jack Morgan
W231 at the Didcot Railway Centre in May 2013. ©Foulger Railway Photography
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An Autocoach could often be seen being propelled down many branch lines by a variety of locomotives that were fitted with special auto push-pull equipment. The driving cab on the Autocoach meant that the locomotive could be controlled from there and negated the requirement to run the loco around at the end of the journey. The format was known as a push-pull train. Many Autocoaches survive in preservation. (Information Provided by Dapol) |
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Type of Vehicle |
Autocoach |
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Builder |
GWR Swindon Works |
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Build Dates |
1904 to 1954 |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bogies |
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Operated By |
British Rail Great Western Railway |
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Main Duties |
Local Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1964 |
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Surviving Examples |
16 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
GWR chocolate and cream
BR crimson and cream
BR maroon
BR research department
Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge
GWR brown
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Airfix |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
54255-5 View |
Auto coach 'Didcot' in GWR Chocolate & Cream | Not Applicable |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Airfix |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
54255-5 View |
Auto coach 'Didcot' in GWR Chocolate & Cream | Not Applicable |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Biggs Switchgear Ltd |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
AC-BSL View |
GWR Autocoach kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
E25-188 View |
GWR Auto Trailer in chocolate and cream 188 | Not Applicable |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R2173-W194W View |
GWR Auto Trailer W194W in BR Maroon - Split from set | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
ND080-178 View |
GWR auto trailer 178 in GWR chocolate and cream - split from set | Not Applicable |
| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
ND080-185 View |
GWR auto trailer 185 in GWR chocolate and cream - split from set | Not Applicable |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Blacksmith Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
GWRABLACKSMITH View |
GWR 59' 6" Autotrailer diagram A 31 kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Tower Models |
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Not set | Unpowered |
TGC7 View |
A30 Autocoach brass kit - undecorated | Awaiting Categorisation |