5051 Earl Bathurst, GWR Castle Class
A preserved GWR Castle Class 4-6-0, built at Swindon Works in 1936. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1963. Preserved by the Great Western Society at Didcot Railway Centre.
5051 Earl Bathurst is currently on static display at Didcot, awaiting restoration to working order by the Great Western Society.
Last recorded at Didcot Railway Centre, owned by the Great Western Society. Operating status: Static display. Current livery: GWR Brunswick green.
Location last confirmed 2025, Didcot. Subject to change — check with the Great Western Society for current information.
Notable history
5051 Earl Bathurst was built at Swindon Works in 1936 and withdrawn in 1963. Preserved by the Great Western Society at Didcot Railway Centre, she is currently on static display awaiting restoration.
Additional notes
Location last confirmed: 2025, Didcot.

