GWR 1930 Collett A30 Autocoach Profile and Models

GWR 1930 Collett A30 Autocoach

W231 at the Didcot Railway Centre in May 2013. ©Foulger Railway Photography

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)

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
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Biggs Switchgear Ltd No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set AC-BSL
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GWR Autocoach kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Hornby R2173-W194W GWR Auto Trailer W194W in BR Maroon - Split from set RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered R2173-W194W
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GWR Auto Trailer W194W in BR Maroon - Split from set Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Blacksmith Models GWRABLACKSMITH GWR 59' 6" Autotrailer diagram A 31 kit Requires assembly Not set GWRABLACKSMITH
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GWR 59' 6" Autotrailer diagram A 31 kit Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Tower Models TGC7 A30 Autocoach brass kit - undecorated Not set Unpowered TGC7
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A30 Autocoach brass kit - undecorated