"...communication, co-operation, preservation..."
The Railcar Association is formed of owners of preserved multiple units. This site is dedicated to the history, technology and preservation of first generation DMUs.
Last Update - 17th November 2024
The Railcar Association
Welcome to The Railcar Association website. This version has been online since 2011 (although the "original" website has been around much longer) and visitors can browse the different sections of the site using the menu on the left. More information on who we are and what we do is available on The Railcar Association page.
Keeping Updated
Major news items will be included on this page below, with general updates to vehicles being built into the Preserved Vehicles section of the site, which is the most active. You can keep track of the updates to each of the sections on all of the site by checking the Latest Updates section at the foot of this page.
Historical Data
This website is only half of the railcar story. There is a huge amount of historical research, photographs, data and information concerning railcars during their working lives (mainly under British Railways). To access this material please visit what is known as the "original" railcar website, at railcar.co.uk
News
25/8/24: It is now less than a month till our annual convention, celebrating all things railcar! This year's event is at the Midland Railway Butterley where a staggering 21 vehicles will be available to either ride, view restoration progress or inspect in storage. Further details on the weekend have now been released on the 2024 convention page.
22/6/24: The Railcar Association mourns the loss of our president, Trevor Daw, who passed away recently at 89. Trevor was a stalwart of our movement, not only being a founder member but also a long standing source of engineering advice which he made readily available to all. RIP Trevor.
Latest Updates
17th November 2024: For Sale/Wanted page updated.
16th November 2024: Preserved Vehicles gallery update.
19th October 2024: 2024 Convention report published.
22nd June 2024: Running Datesupdated.
7th January 2024: Results for Railcar of the Year revealed.
26th August 2023: New document on original set formations added to Resources.
1st July 2023: Rowsley Class 108 DMU Group added to Societies page.
12th March 2023: Suppliers list updated.