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.
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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…
Can you help complete steam locomotive 4709?
The team rebuilding steam locomotive 4709, along with Richard Croucher, has called for donations to help complete the project.
First cylinder cast for GWR steam locomotive 4709
Following successful trials, the first of two cylinders for GWR steam locomotive 4709 has been cast, the society has announced.
Steam locomotive 4709 to be wheeled in 2021? An update on Leaky Finders work
The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on the progress that has been made in building the tenth locomotive in the Churchward 47XX Class - No. 47…
New build steam locomotive 4709 arrives at Leaky Finders in Devon
The 4709 Group has announced that W J Balsdon Heavy Haulage has delivered the frame for new build GWR 4700 No.4709 to Leaky Finders' workshop.
Coronavirus progress update on steam locomotive 4709
In a statement released this week, Richard Croucher, The 4709 Group's chairman has said that work and fundraising have continued despite coronavirus.