Hundreds of these motorised trolleys were produced for British Railways (where it was known as the No. 27 Gang & Inspection Trolley) and the MOD/Ministry of Supply for use as personnel carriers transporting workers along the track and for lineside inspections.
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| D Wickham 9688/1965 at Rowsley South, Peak Rail |
| Information |
| Number built: |
Over 600 |
| Built: |
1948-90 |
| Builder: |
D Wickham |
| Motor: |
Various petrol engines |
| Wheel arrangement: |
4wPMR |
Early trolleys were powered by a vee-twin JAP engine with a friction drive, later trolleys were powered by motor car engines from Ford such as the 4-cylinder E93A which was used in the Ford Anglia, and were fitted with a gearbox. The trolleys could also haul trailers containing equipment.
Although no longer used by Network Rail, many have been preserved and are used by preserved railways for the same role intended on the mainline.
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| Wickham trolley at Highley, SVR |
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| Another view of 9688 |
