374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 Many of these were sent

Many of these were sent to France with the BEF only days before France was defeated

when compared to the rather angular Henschel offering

122 HIA limestone hoppers were manufactured by Wagony Swidnica in Poland of which 95 operated in the Heavy Haul green livery and 27 in the white

LIVERY BR Early Emblem Black/Silver

374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 Many of these were sentThe Great Western Railway (GWR) had a long tradition of using Auto Trailers (also known as Autocoaches) for passenger services on its many branch lines and on suburban services. Operated as an Autotrain, with one or more auto trailers coupled to an auto fitted steam locomotive, this formation prevented the need for the locomotive to be turned or run around its train when it reached the end of the line. When the auto trailer was leading, the locomotive