"...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 - 14th February 2026
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 part 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 our sister historical railcar website, at railcar.co.uk
News
14/2/26: Congratulations to the Battlefield Line for scooping the Railcar of the Year 2025 award!
Latest Updates
14th February 2026: Railcar of the Year 2025 announced.
24th January 2026: Preserved Vehicles gallery update.
12th September 2025: Full details for the 2025 Conventionannounced.
1st June 2025: Running Datesupdated.
19th April 2025: For Sale/Wanted page updated.
19th April 2025: Suppliers list updated.
26th August 2023: New document on original set formations added to Resources.
1st July 2023: Rowsley Class 108 DMU Group added to Societies page.