Infrastructure
WEST, Bill
The Development of Wolverton Works (in plan form) 1840 - 1992
Ten reproduced plans or the works showing its history and development from the Wolverton district in 1820 before the works, through to 1992.
WEST, Bill
The Trainmakers / The Railwaymen / The Moving Force - The Story of Wolverton Works 1838-1988
Three volumes describing the history, operations and employees of Wolverton works from its opening by the LNWR in 1838 to the 1980s. Text in each volume supported by photographs and diagrams.
WHISHAW, Francis
The Railways of Great Britain & Ireland
Detailed survey of the locomotives, infrastructure and operations of the early railway companies with supporting diagrams, drawings and map. First published in 1840 with a second edition in 1842, subsequently reprinted.
WILLIAMS, Alfred
Life in a Railway Factory
First published in 1915, this is an account of Alfred Williams' experiences covering all aspects of working in railway workshops around the turn of the twentieth century. Williams worked for twenty-three years for the GWR at Swindon up to 1914.
WILLIAMS, Colin L.
Great Western Steam on Shed
Volumes 1 & 2 ('More')
Second volume issued as 'More Great Western Steam on Shed"