The Night Owl project issues progress report on steam locomotive 4709
The Night Owl project has issued an update on the progress to construct No.4709 as a Great Western Railway 4700 Class 2-8-0 tender locomotive.
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Future clear for steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle
The 4709 Group has confirmed the future for GWR Castle No. 7027 Thornbury Castle, and has released a statement.
Great Western Society to ‘consider’ offers for steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle
The Great Western Society has held a board meeting over the weekend and has released a statement on the future of 7027 Thornbury Castle.
Update on steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle and Night Owl 4709
The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on proceedings with regards to 7027 Thornbury Castle and their new-build project 4709.
Machining the Smokebox Saddle – Update on steam locomotive 4709
The 4709 Group have published their latest update on building the tenth member of the Great Western Railway (GWR) 4700 Class No.4709.
Steam locomotive 4709 moves to Tyseley
GWR 2-8-0 No. 4709 has moved to Tyseley for the removal of its extension frames and the assembly of the front end.
Cylinder work for steam locomotive 4709 progresses at pace
The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on the work progressing on the cylinders for GWR steam locomotive 4709.
Front end work update on GWR steam locomotive 4709
The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on the progress to build GWR steam locomotive 4709.
Traditional drawings used to design components for steam locomotive 4709
The 4709 Group has released some details of the work continuing on the design work for components.
“Fundraising more important than ever” – 4709 Group needs your help to complete steam locomotive 4709
The project behind steam locomotive 4709 has released an update after last weeks news of the Llangollen Railway inviting its bank to appoint receivers…