This book tells the story of the Great
Western Railway. Known by the dedicated as 'God's Wonderful Railway', the GWR -
uniquely among Britain's
railways - retained its identity from the time of its incorporation in 1835
until nationalisation in 1948 and therefore has a particularly special
heritage. This extensively illustrated book, a sister title to the LMS Handbook,
provides a unique and highly detailed reference source for the GWR, containing
text, tabular details and photographs of its steam locomotives and rolling
stock, its other equipment, its depots and some railway stations, and its
network.
Key content
- One of a four-book series about the 'Big
Four' railway companies of the pre-Nationalisation era - the height of steam
nostalgia.
- An essential reference for enthusiasts for
the steam era.