report book of Sir Daniel Gooch

Report book of Sir Daniel Gooch, Locomotive Superintendent, Great Western Railway containing two studies by Gooch entitled: "Comparative Merits of the Broad and Narrow Gauge", 1845; and "The Gauge Question practically considered from the evidence given before the Gauge Commissioners to determine the best future gauge of Railways", London, 1846. 175pp handwritten, with bookplate inside front cover. With two accompanying printed reports: Report of the Gauge Commissioners presented to both Houses of Parliament, 1846; and Report of Answers given by Daniel Gooch to the Inquiries made by the Railway Commissioners, 21 January 1848. [1 volume, 2 papers - 9 items].