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GWR Steam Rail Motor

Built by GWR

Length
21 m
68 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1903–1908
99 units

Overview of the GWR Steam Rail Motor

Explore the GWR Steam Rail Motor, a captivating piece of British railway history from the Great Western Railway.

Built between 1903 and 1908, a total of 99 of these elegant railcars were produced, showcasing advanced engineering for their era.

With a gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 21 meters, and a width of 2.7 meters, the GWR Steam Rail Motor stands as a remarkable example of early 20th-century rail transport.

These unique railcars were an innovative mode of travel, and today they remain highly sought after by railway enthusiasts, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of steam.

GWR Steam Rail Motor technical specifications

Value
Built byGWR · 1903–190899 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length21 m68 ft 11 in
Width2.7 m8 ft 10 in
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Operators of the GWR Steam Rail Motor

Railway companies that have operated the GWR Steam Rail Motor, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Great Western RailwayGWR Steam Rail MotorUnited Kingdom

GWR Steam Rail Motor photos

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