The Autocar returns to service

A milestone in transport and restoration history was reached on Friday 19th October 2018 – the autocar and autocoach were formally launched into service by Sir Ron Cooke, Chair of Yorkshire and Humber Heritage Lottery Fund Committee and Stephen Middleton,...

Launch date announced

Well, it feels like it’s within our grasp, what we’ve been working towards for so long – the autocar running again. There’s still work to do but we’ve set a launch date in October. This is for members and supporters, but the general...

Into 2018

  January is often a time for reflection on progress, doubly so for us as we often have our AGM that month. Since last autumn a lot of work has been done on the engine room end, with the flooring now down, the side panelling installed and the roof-work frames...

Guinness Book of Records and bodywork news

Well, the first news is we’ve official recognition by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s first internal combustion electric railcar. The 2018 edition is now out and we’re on page 203… In terms of practical restoration, we’ve made...

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