5029 Nunney Castle, GWR Castle Class
A preserved GWR Castle Class 4-6-0, built at Swindon Works in 1934. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1963. Privately preserved and restored to working order, gaining main-line certification for heritage excursion work.
5029 Nunney Castle operated on the national main line in preservation before her boiler certificate expired, and she is currently under restoration at the Dartmouth Steam Railway pending completion of overhaul.
Last recorded as under restoration at the Dartmouth Steam Railway. Operating status: Under restoration (mainline certification lapsed). Current livery: BR Brunswick green.
Location last confirmed 2025, Dartmouth Steam Railway. Subject to change — check with the owning organisation for current information.
Notable history
5029 Nunney Castle was built at Swindon Works in 1934 and withdrawn in 1963. Preserved privately and restored to working order, she gained main-line certification and operated on the national network on heritage excursions. Her certification lapsed pending a major overhaul and she is currently under restoration at the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Additional notes
Location last confirmed: 2025, Dartmouth Steam Railway. Mainline certification has lapsed pending overhaul completion.
