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of Simplex Works, Bedford, maker of internal combustion-engined locomotives and railcars
Formed in 1911 by John Abbott as The Motor Rail & Tramcar Co Ltd, they built petrol and diesel engined locomotives, mainly narrow gauge.
WWI Over 900 locos were supplied for use on temporary military supply railways.
1919 Manufactured petrol-fuelled railway vehicles including a shunting engine for handling full-sized railway rolling stock.
1931 Name changed to Motor Rail
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