Retiring on-train trolleys

Retiring on-train trolleys

Posted by grahame at 17:26, 4th March 2026

What happens to GWR refreshment trollies when they retire? How would I set about getting hold of one (or two - one for spares) - don't see them at Railwayana sales ...

Re: Retiring on-train trolleys

Posted by bobm at 18:10, 4th March 2026

The ones on IETs say they are owned by Hitachi judging by an ID plate on them. Might be worth approaching them.

Re: Retiring on-train trolleys

Posted by TonyN at 19:24, 4th March 2026

Try Cross Country they have just removed trolleys from the 170 services.

Re: Retiring on-train trolleys

Posted by broadgage at 19:49, 4th March 2026

" Restaurants are replaced by buffets, buffets replaced by a trolleys, and trolleys are replaced by nothing"

This is called progress.

Re: Retiring on-train trolleys

Posted by TaplowGreen at 20:43, 4th March 2026

: grahame

What happens to GWR refreshment trollies when they retire? How would I set about getting hold of one (or two - one for spares) - don't see them at Railwayana sales ...

I think Broadgage is hoping to get hold of one.....he can offer the cats a packet of seagull scratchings & other delicacies

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