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In & Around Swindon Works
In and Around Swindon Works covers further aspects of the famous manufacturing centre of the Great Western Railway during its heyday of 1930 to 1960. This is the second half of a detailed work begun with the book Working at Swindon Works 1930 - 1960. In piecemeal form much has been written about Swindon Works but many aspects of it have remained until now neglected. From ex-employees both male and female and printed material such as surviving GWR circulars and internal documents the author has compiled a comprehensive study. Manufacturing processes factory conditions senior staff office routines design and development training and the significance of the Works within the railway company are all covered to some extent. There are chapters on: raw materials and General Stores the Drawing
Office steam and diesel locomotive building and overhaul the Carriage and Wagon department and its staff wartime conditions and war work CME accounts fires accidents housing medical care and as the title suggests there is something of the home and social life of the staff as well. The end result is not complete but so long after the events its near enough as old Swindonians would have said.
Office steam and diesel locomotive building and overhaul the Carriage and Wagon department and its staff wartime conditions and war work CME accounts fires accidents housing medical care and as the title suggests there is something of the home and social life of the staff as well. The end result is not complete but so long after the events its near enough as old Swindonians would have said.
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