Preservation
Several ended up in Woodham Brothers' scrapyard in Barry, South Wales, with eight of the nine preserved engines saved from Barry.
As the locomotives were operated mainly in South Wales, some railfans know the Class by the nickname "Taffy Tank"; 'Taffy' being a derogatory term for someone of Welsh descent.
The following table lists the Preserved locomotives:
| Number | Current Location | Current Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5619 | North Norfolk Railway | In Service | In BR unlined Green, owned by the Telford Steam Railway |
| 5637 | East Somerset Railway | In Service | In BR lined Green, owned by the 5637 Steam Loco Group |
| 5643 | Llangollen Railway | In Service | In BR lined Green, owned by Furness Railway Trust |
| 5668 | Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway | Awaiting Restoration | Privately owned. Asbestos stripped in readiness for a boiler lift |
| 6619 | Kent & East Sussex Railway | In Service | In BR unlined Black. Owned by 6619 Ltd |
| 6634 | Severn Valley Railway | Under Restoration | Owned by Pete Waterman. Restoration to be completed by the SVR |
| 6686 | Barry Tourist Railway | Awaiting Restoration | Owned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council as part of the Barry Ten |
| 6695 | Swanage Railway | In service | In BR lined Green |
| 6697 | Didcot Railway Centre | On Static Display | In GWR unlined Green, only member of the Class not to go through Woodham Brothers' scrapyard |
Read more about this topic: GWR 5600 Class
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