An illustrated survey of the coaching stock inherited by the Southern Railway from the pre-grouping companies from which it was formed. Also includes BR-built Mark 1 stock used on the Southern Region from the 1950s onwards. For each type of coaching stock, a number of black & white photographs are included, along with scale drawings and information on how the coaching stock was numbered. Also contains information about services vehicles and what they were used for, plus some details about building and withdrawal dates. Well illustrated throughout with black & white photographs and diagrams. Hardback. 232 pages.