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GWR railcars facts for kids
| GWR railcars | |
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| In service | 1933–1962 |
| Constructed | 1934–1942 |
| Number built | 38 |
| Operator | Great Western Railway British Rail (Western Region) |
| Specifications | |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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.
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