GWR railcars

class of 34 single and 2 two-car diesel railcars

In 1933, the Great Western Railway introduced the first of what was to become a very successful series of railcars, which survived in regular use into the 1960s, when they were replaced with the new British Rail "first generation" type diesel multiple units.

GWR railcars
In service1933–1962
Constructed1934–1942
Number built38
Operator(s)Great Western Railway
British Rail (Western Region)
Specifications
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
1934 GWR diesel railcar
The interior of railcar 22
The cab of railcar 22