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.
