GWR 1907 Churchward Autocoach Profile and Models

GWR 1907 Churchward Autocoach

Diagram U autocoach 92 at the Didcot Railway Centre in April 2019. ©Hugh Llewelyn

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. The models here are specific to the GWR Diagram N coaches built during 1907, of which 6 were constructed.

(Information Provided by Dapol)

Type of Vehicle

Autocoach

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Build Dates

1904 to 1954

Wheel Configuration

Bogies

Operated By

British Rail
Great Western Railway

Main Duties

Local Passenger

In Service Until

1964

Surviving Examples

16

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Lionheart Trains by Dapol No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set LHT750040
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GWR Auto Trailer 40 in Chocolate and Cream Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Lionheart Trains by Dapol No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set LHT750050
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Autocoach in BR Carmine & Cream BR crimson and cream