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Well, for 20s and 30s it would be all-steam. There were a few efforts with diesels and gas turbine pre-nationalisation though they were later. At the time you're looking at there were four main companies - the Great Western (GWR), Southern (SR), London Midland and Scottish (LMS) and London North Eastern (LNER). Model-wise, the LNER is probably best served at the moment - Hornby have their new A4 pacific and matching "Teak" coaches (which are superb models, and can legitimately be fitted with Kadee couplers - the real thing had hinged buckeye couplers). The Southern has a good selection of steam power available but not much in the way of passenger stock - Hornby have Pullman cars (with lighting) and Bachmann have the Bullied stock, though I'm not sure of the era these represent - they could be post-war. All companies disappeared into British Railways (state-owned system) in 1948. Good advice might be to take a look at Hornby's train packs - these are usually a loco and coaches, sometimes with headboards/carriage boards, etc for named trains, and offer reasonable value - no more expensive than buying the items seperately. Hope this helps!
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