This book provides an overview of the Great Western Railway, touching on many topics relating to the railway. It begins with a look at the companies which were grouped to form the GWR and companies which were acquired later. Also looks at the GWR’s London terminus at Paddington, steam locomotives, diesel traction, gas turbines, goods wagons and the GWR during wartime. Well illustrated throughout with black & white photographs. Hardback. 248 pages.