The Great Western Railway
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work of railway history, this volume chronicles the story of one of Britain's most celebrated and iconic rail networks, tracing its origins, expansion, and lasting legacy across the English landscape. P.R. Gale presents a thorough account of the engineering ambitions, pioneering figures, and operational milestones that defined the Great Western Railway from its earliest days under Isambard Kingdom Brunel through to its eventual nationalisation in 1948. Written with an authoritative and enthusiastic tone, the narrative illustrates how the GWR earned its affectionate nickname God's Wonderful Railway, capturing the pride and passion that generations of engineers, staff, and passengers invested in the line. The work details the locomotives, routes, and infrastructure that made the network a benchmark of British railway achievement, offering both the casual reader and the dedicated enthusiast a compelling portrait of a transformative era in transport history.
Author: P.R. Gale
Format: Paperback
Published: 1926, Avon Anglia Publications & Services
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work of railway history, this volume chronicles the story of one of Britain's most celebrated and iconic rail networks, tracing its origins, expansion, and lasting legacy across the English landscape. P.R. Gale presents a thorough account of the engineering ambitions, pioneering figures, and operational milestones that defined the Great Western Railway from its earliest days under Isambard Kingdom Brunel through to its eventual nationalisation in 1948. Written with an authoritative and enthusiastic tone, the narrative illustrates how the GWR earned its affectionate nickname God's Wonderful Railway, capturing the pride and passion that generations of engineers, staff, and passengers invested in the line. The work details the locomotives, routes, and infrastructure that made the network a benchmark of British railway achievement, offering both the casual reader and the dedicated enthusiast a compelling portrait of a transformative era in transport history.