Night Owl project reports progress on 4709’s pony truck
The next stage in the Night Owl project to recreate a 4700 class heavy goods locomotive No. 4709 is the completion of its pony truck.
Tag: GWR 47XX No. 4709
Update on steam locomotive No. 4709
The 4709 Group has released an update on work taking place at Tyseley. Recently, work has gone from single steps to solid progress being made.…
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.
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.