AEC Railcar

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Revision as of 22:47, 20 October 2009

The AEC Railcar is a diesel locomotive in Project 1000.

Statistics and information

Three livery variations, based on cargo and train length
Type: Diesel Railcar
Introduction: 1935
Withdrawal: 1975
Speed: 60mph
Power: 260hp
Weight: 29t
Tractive Effort: 35kN
Capacity: 30 Passengers; refittable to any express cargo.
Replaces:
Replaced By: Metro Cammell DMU

Special GRF features

  • Comes as a double-ended railcar when bought. Place a second railcar in the train to make them single-ended.

Prototype information

Gwrailcar.jpg
Diesel-powered railcars were trialled by the GWR in the years before WWII, somewhat inspired by the German Flying Hamburger. They were a success, with 38 built in total, including parcel carriers and double-sets.

Similar locomotives

The LMS also had experimental rail cars, but they were not so successful or well-known.