Publisher's Synopsis
Although overshadowed by the later 'King' class in terms of performance, the 'Castle' class remained at the forefront of GWR and BR(WR) main-line operations until the final demise of steam in the region in the 1960s. This volume concentrates upon the last decade of their operation, from 1954 when the 'Castles' were in their golden years to the withdrawal of the final members of this class of locomotive in 1965.