GWR Locomotives: The Hall Class
GWR Locomotives: The Hall Class

Author: Allen Jackson

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2019-11-15

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1445693151

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A fascinating illustrated insight into this iconic Hall Class of locomotuves used by the Great Western Railway.

The GWR Handbook
The GWR Handbook

Author: David Wragg

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0750985429

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For many the GWR was synonymous with holidays by the sea in the West Country, but it was built to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially for the merchants and financiers of Bristol. Its operations stretched as far as Merseyside, it provided most services in Wales, and it was the main line to Cardiff, Bristol, Cornwall and Birmingham.This book, a classic first published in 2006, reveals the equipment, stations, network, shipping and air services, bus operations including Western National, and overall reach and history of the GWR.Forming part of a series, along with The LMS Handbook, The LNER Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the GWR.

British Steam Military Connections: GWR, SR, BR & WD Steam Locomotives
British Steam Military Connections: GWR, SR, BR & WD Steam Locomotives

Author: Keith Langston

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2016-07-30

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1473853303

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In Great Britain there existed a practice of naming steam locomotives. The names chosen covered many and varied subjects, however a large number of those represented direct links with military personnel, regiments, squadrons, naval vessels, aircraft, battles and associated historic events. For example, all but one member of the famous Royal Scot class were named in honor of British regiments. Also the Southern Railway created a Battle of Britain class of locomotives, which were named in recognition of Battle of Britain squadrons, airfields, aircraft and personnel. In addition, the Great Western Railway renamed some of its engines after Second World War aircraft. The tradition has continued into modern times as the newly built A1 class locomotive is named Tornado in recognition of the jet fighter aircraft of the same name. This generously illustrated publication highlights the relevant steam locomotives and additionally examines the origin of the military names.

GWR Story
GWR Story

Author: Rosa Matheson

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2012-02-29

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 0752485040

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The Great Western Railway – quickly coming to be known as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’ – was once regarded as the most advanced in the world. Engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel it was initially designed to connect Bristol to London and came to develop a distinct character all of its own, one of the many reasons why it remains a much-loved and popular area of interest.This book traces its history covering topics such as the company, its engines and carriages, its engineers – including Gooch, Dean, Armstrong, Collett, Churchward and of course Brunel – as well as the battle of the gauges. Full of little-known facts and figures and with numerous photographs and memorabilia as well as a timeline, it is a tale full of record breakers and mighty achievements waiting to be retold to a modern age.