Railcar GWR Gloucester Profile and Models

The Great Western Railway produced a variety of railcars between 1934 and 1942, which survived in regular use until the 1960s. Earlier examples were nicknamed "Flying Bananas" due to their eye-pleasing streamlined bodywork, whilst later examples had a more angular appearance - which proved to be more practical. The class were a great success for the GWR and provided services on a number of lesser used branch lines. One example was built as a parcels car and was not used for the transport of passengers. Replaced by first generation multiple units by the end of 1962, three examples with the later angular bodywork have been preserved.

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