Just a note to let BG Forum members know that here at the Local Studies and Family History Collection, at Swindon Central Library, we have a full bound run of the GWR staff magazine (1891-1947), plus the British Rail Western Region magazine that followed it (1947-).

(We also have a complete run of The Railway Magazine from 1897)

They can be VERY good for obituaries, promotions, appointments, accidents and retirements within the company. Many entries feature photographs. While not comprehensive, we have often managed to find results. Please feel free to contact us directly or through this site.

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Remember that GWR staff records themselves are held in the National Archives, Kew.
Great Western Railway Company: Staff Records
Covering dates 1835-1962
Availability Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated
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Best Wishes,
Swindon Libraries.