RACE TO THE NORTH By the early 1930s, post-war Britain’s railways were dominated by the ‘Big Four’ companies. The GWR ran from London Paddington to the South West and Wales; Southern Railway operated routes from London across Southern England; the LMS ran north from Euston through the Midlands to Glasgow; and the LNER connected London King’s Cross with Edinburgh. Fierce rivalry drove these companies to outdo one another in comfort, speed, and prestige especially the LMS and LNER, both competing
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Brunel Heritage. Brunel Heritage · Original audio. RACE TO THE NORTH By the early 1930s, post-war Britain’s railways were dominated by the ‘Big Four’ companies. The GWR ran from London Paddington to the South West and Wales; Southern Railway operated routes from London across Southern England; the LMS ran north from Euston through the ...
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