374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 Pristine BR Green (Small Yellow

Pristine BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) livery

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

were put to actual combat tests during the recent Falkland Islands crisis

LIVERY BR Early Emblem Black/Silver

when compared to the rather angular Henschel offering

374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 Pristine BR Green (Small YellowThe 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