Description
A Pictorial Record of Great Western Coaches, Part II is a meticulously compiled reference work by J.H. Russell, documenting the development of Great Western Railway (GWR) passenger coaches from approximately 1903 until the nationalisation of British railways in 1948. As the second volume in a two-part series, it builds on the foundation laid in Part I (covering 1838–1913), offering a comprehensive look at later GWR coaching stock during a pivotal era of railway design and operation.
This volume includes detailed coverage of the so-called “Brown vehicles”—unlined, reddish-brown painted coaches typically used for parcels and secondary passenger services. With hundreds of high-quality illustrations, including photographs, drawings, and technical diagrams, the book is an invaluable visual resource. It highlights changes in coach construction, liveries, and use, making it especially useful for railway historians, preservationists, and model railway enthusiasts.
A Pictorial Record of Great Western Coaches, Part II is an essential addition to any serious collection on British railway history, offering rich visual detail and authoritative commentary on one of the most iconic railway companies in Britain.
