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Common GWR Bogie Types (I)

Photos Courtesy Maurice Pearce

 

Maurice Pearce has taken these fine photos of some common GWR bogies, which apart from illustrating the design also shows weathering well. You can see drawings of the main bogie types on the next page.

 

9 ft light bolster-bogie, manufactured 1910-1925

 

8 ft and 9 ft American equalised bolster-bogie, introduced 1907

 

7 ft single bolster type used under Bow-end stock, introduced 1925

 

9 ft standard pressed-steel double bolster, introduced 1935

 

 

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