Operations
In the early years the GWR was managed by two committees, one in Bristol and one in London. They soon combined as a single Board of Directors which met in offices at Paddington.
The Board was led by a Chairman and supported by a Secretary and other "officers". The first Locomotive Superintendent was Daniel Gooch, although from 1915 the title was changed to Chief Mechanical Engineer. The first Goods Manager was appointed in 1850 and from 1857 this position was filled by James Grierson until 1863 when he became the first General Manager. In 1864 the post of Superintendent of the Line was created to oversee the running of the trains.
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