The GWR Story

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.

Title - The GWR Story

Edition -

Author - Rosa Matheson

ISBN 13 - 9780752456249

Imprint - The History Press Ltd

Publisher - The History Press Ltd

Date Published - 30/04/2010

Prize -

No. of pages - 128

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 130 x 190 x 10mm

Weight - 270 g

Languages - English