Section Three - Miscellaneous Items etc

Midland Railway Road Crane

Built at Derby Works, Midland Railway, in 1890. Capacity 1½ Tons. Purchased from British Railways in 1965. It arrived at Quainton on 4th April 1969.

Petrol Trolley

Built by D Whickham of Ware, Herts; works number 8263. This vehicle is typical of the large number of petrol trolleys employed by British Railways for use by permanent way gangs etc. The Trolley itself is powered by a small two-cylinder engine and can seat about eight people. It has a small four wheeled trailer which is used for carrying tools etc. Purchased by member Mr D Alexander and arrived at Quainton on 4th April 1969.

Petrol Railcar

Built by D Whickham of Ware, Herts; works number 9040.

One of the many Railcars built by Whickham's, this one originally for Military use. Unlike the vehicle above this is a proper passenger carrying vehicle with an all over body and seats for approximately twelve people. It can be driven from either end and is powered by a Ford V-8 engine. Purchased by member Mr R Mellish and arrived at Quainton on 25th June 1969.

Notes:
The text in this Quainton Railway Society publication was written in 1969 and so does not reflect events in the 48+ years since publication. The text is repeated verbatim from the original publication, with only a few minor grammar changes but some clarifying notes are added if deemed necessary.

This was a typed and duplicated list, the quality of which very much reflects the technology of the day. It is presented here for historical interest only.

Reference:
Quainton Stock List 1969 - 2nd Edition