Era 3 - Grouping (1923 - 1947)
Immerse yourself in the transformative period of British railways with our BR Era 3 model trains. Explore our OO gauge collection, and bring the charm of this period to your model railway.
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Grouping Act 1921
Before the First World War, over 120 companies owned the railways. Competition was fierce, and a lot of companies fell into financial trouble. The intense rivalry even led to railway lines being constructed parallel to competitors to try and steal away business.
The British government took control of the railways during the war, with great success. To try and keep some of the benefits of a centralised system, they created the ‘Grouping Act’ in 1921, which forced the merger of all railway companies into ‘The Big Four’. This eliminated competition and helped to standardise fares.