The GWR Handbook - The Great Western Railway 1923-47

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.

About the author

David Wragg has written many books on railway, aviation, and defense subjects, including Wartime on the Railways, The Southern Railway Story, The LMS Story, The LNER Story, and The GWR Story for The History Press. He has also written on these subjects for the Sunday Telegraph, the Spectator, and the Scotsman. He lives near Edinburgh.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: David Wragg
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2016
• EAN: 9780750967525
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6752-5
• Dimensions: 244 mm x 174 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 612 g
• Illustrations: 150 Illustrations
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles