GCR Autocar [1] |
Information | |
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Number built: | 1 |
Built: | 1912 |
Builder: | United Electric Car Company of Preston British Westinghouse |
Motor: | 6-cylinder petrol |
Power: | 90 hp (67 kW) |
The autocar began trials in early 1912, initially used between London Marylebone and South Harrow [1]. The autocar could carry fifty passengers, although it could only travel at up to 72 km/h (45 mp/h) it had good acceleration. After the war it was used a shuttle service between Macclesfield Central and Bollington. It remained in service, by now in LNER ownership, until 1935.
Engine compartment and cab [1] |
[1] "Westinghouse Petrol-Electric Car for GC Railway", Electrical Review (Vol 70 No. 1796) April 26 1912, p. 664