Part of the Irwell Press ‘Book Of’ series, this book is the first of four volumes covering the Great Western Railway Hall Class, compiled by Ian Sixsmith. This volume covers 4900-4999, from the first Saint conversion “Saint Martin”, through the earlier Halls built to the early 1930s. The detailed information covers aspects such as works overhauls, sheds, tenders and boilers, and is accompanied by a selection of black & white photographs (including 4911 “Bowden Hall”, which in 1941 was damaged beyond repair by a World War II bomb and had to be withdrawn). Hardback. 224 pages.