NEWS

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust has purchased an Autocoach

When coupled to a suitably fitted steam locomotive the train could be operated by a Driver standing in a special compartment at one end (right in photo) when traveling in one direction and with in the loco cab on the return journey.  This was to avoid the engine having to "run round" the train and saved time.   It was possible to have a train comprising of up to 4 coaches with the locomotive in the middle but this was rare. 

The coach was purchased by the Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust late last year and it was decided to take it to Laira Depot in Plymouth for the wheels to be machined prior to its arrival at Bodmin.

Arrangements for this refurbishment have not yet been decided but it is possible that the coach may be restored away from Bodmin.