Steam ruled...or did it?
In the days when steam ruled the rail, seas and factories, one railway found an alternative.
In 1903 the North Eastern Railway built a railcar powered by electricity generated from a petrol engine - this, when the Wright brothers had yet to fly!
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Latest News
- June 2010 - Website now accepts payments through PayPal
- We are pleased to announce that our website is now set up to accept payments for donations to our trust or membership fees to join us. Why not test out our new system and make our efforts worthwhile by making a donation? Click the donate button now!
- February 2010 - 4mm Scale Model
- Allen Doherty of Worsley Works, in co-operation with the NER 1903 Petrol Electric Autocar Trust, has produced a new ‘scratch-aid’ kit of the autocar for 4mm scale. This kit is for the later body type, after the NER enlarged the vestibule to form a luggage compartment and will be accurate for the period 1908 – 1931. More info here.
- February 2010 - Latest Autocar issue
- The latest issue (number 6) of Autocar has now been published and sent to members, whilst the previous issues are now available to download.