The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings of the Western Main Line Few locomotives have captured the romance, pride, and engineering brilliance of the Great Western Railway quite like the Castle Class. Introduced in 1923 under the genius of Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, these 4-6-0 express engines became the very heart of GWR prestige. With their elegant lines, copper-capped chimneys, and immense presence, Castles weren’t just beautiful—they were powerful. Capable of over 100 mph, th

🚂✨ The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings of the Western Main Line ✨🚂 Few locomotives have captured the romance, pride, and engineering brilliance of the Great Western Railway quite like the Castle Class. Introduced in 1923 under the genius of Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, these 4-6-0 express engines became the very heart of GWR prestige. With their elegant lines, copper-capped chimneys, and immense presence, Castles weren’t just beautiful—they were powerful. Capable of over 100

🚂✨ The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings of the Western Main Line ✨🚂 Few locomotives have captured the romance, pride, and engineering brilliance of the Great Western Railway quite like the Castle Class. Introduced in 1923 under the genius of Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, these 4-6-0 express engines became the very heart of GWR prestige. With their elegant lines, copper-capped chimneys, and immense presence, Castles weren’t just beautiful—they were powerful. Capable of over 100

🚂 NUNNEY CASTLE MOVES INTO POSITION AT BISHOPS LYDEARD 🚂 5029 Nunney Castle moves into position at Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway. The historic GWR Castle Class locomotive was preparing to haul a service to Minehead during the railway's Autumn Steam Weekend. It was bearing the headboard "The Bristolian", a named passenger service from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. It was Nunney Castle's first visit to a preserved railway since returning to action in the sprin

🚂 NUNNEY CASTLE APPROACHES TEIGNMOUTH 🚂 5029 Nunney Castle passes the sea wall at Teignmouth today. The historic GWR Castle Class steam locomotive was hauling the English Riviera Express, with D1935 Roger Hosking at the rear. The Saphos Trains service ran from Slough to Kingswear, with diesel loco D1935 at the front before Taunton and Nunney Castle after. #Discovering #Devon #Somerset #And #Beyond #NunneyCastle #SteamTrain #Steam #Train #GWR #Teignmouth | Discovering Devon, Somerset and beyond

🚂 NUNNEY CASTLE MOVES INTO POSITION AT BISHOPS LYDEARD 🚂 5029 Nunney Castle moves into position at Bishops Lydeard Station. The historic GWR Castle Class locomotive was preparing to haul the first passenger train to Minehead during West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Weekend. It was Nunney Castle's first visit to a preserved railway since returning to action in the spring following a 10-year hiatus and a major overhaul. The loco made several visits to the region in the summer, hauling English