The Pioneering Spirit of Drewry Car Co.: From Rail Trolleys to Global Exports The story of the Drewry Car Company is a fascinating one, less about brushstrokes and canvases and more about engineering ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of innovation in railway technology. Founded in 1906 by James Sidney Drewry, following in the footsteps of his father Charles Stewart Drewry’s motor repair business, the company initially carved its niche not as builders of complete locomotives, but as creators of lightweight rail trolleys and inspection cars. This humble beginning, operating from workshops i…