Synopsis
Renowned throughout the world as a centre for engineering excellence, the Swindon Works of the former Great Western Railway hold a special place in the affections of rail enthusiasts. Former Swindon apprentice Ken Gibbs remembers the sights, sounds, smells and work from the days of Great Western steam at this magnificent institution. This book recalls with fondness and nostalgia a period that was really the beginning of the end of steam and the start of a new era. Ken Gibbs' family has long had an association with the Great Western. He started his apprenticeship at Swindon Works in 1944.
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Ken Gibbs' family has long had an association with the Great Western. He started his apprenticeship at Swindon Works in 1944, the story of which is recorded in this book. Ken still lives in Swindon.
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Reminiscences as office boy and apprentice at Swindon Railway Works, 1944-1951 : the sights, sounds, smells, personalities, and jobs remembered with nostalgia and affection from steam days / Ken Gibbs
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Reminiscences as office boy and apprentice at Swindon railway works, 1944-1951
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First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 192p., [16]p. of plates : ill., facsims.,plans ; 23cm. Subjects: Great Western Railway (Great Britain). Locomotives England Swindon (Wiltshire) Design and construction History. Railroad repair shops England Swindon. Genre: Railways. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 364598