These pages provide basic information and illustrations
on GWR livery details from the turn of the century to nationalisation in
1948. Note that some periods and styles are currently unaccounted for, pending
the availability of good quality illustrations.
This section describes GWR liveries only. If you are interested in the pre-grouping liveries of some of the constitutent companies, have a look at the Features Section.
Colours and Insignia
Details and illustrations of basic stock, building and uniform colours, as well as the main
insignia used by the GWR.
Details and illustrations of the main GWR
coach liveries from ca. 1880-1947. Note that the all-brown livery
of 1908-1912 remains to be described here, pending a good photo.
Details and illustrations of basic stock, building and uniform colours, as well as the main
insignia used by the GWR.
Details and illustrations of the main GWR
loco liveries from 1900-1947. The changing livery styles are illustrated
with some rather nice models.
Details and illustrations of the main GWR
coach liveries from ca. 1880-1947. Note that the all-brown livery
of 1908-1912 remains to be described here, pending a good photo.
Illustrates the standard goods stock grey
and "Brown" liveries.
Details and illustrations of name and number
plates for locos and wagons.