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    Tag: GWR 47XX No. 4709

    4709 centre stay pattern under construction

    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.
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    Michael Holden 11 May, 2021
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    Drawings for 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.
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    Michael Holden 26 March, 2021
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    GWR 4700 steam locomotive

    “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…
    michael
    Michael Holden 8 March, 2021
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    GWR 47XX in service

    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.
    michael
    Michael Holden 4 March, 2021
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    Finish fettler

    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.
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    Michael Holden 25 February, 2021
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    4709 pony truck nearing completion

    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…
    michael
    Michael Holden 20 November, 2020
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    6024 King Edward I

    Steam locomotive update from Leaky Finders Ltd – October 2020

    Leaky Finders Ltd has posted another monthly update, detailing progress on a number of locomotives, including 6024 King Edward I and 35011 General Ste…
    michael
    Michael Holden 11 October, 2020
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    4709's Frame Loaded Up Ready for Journey to Leaky Finders // Credit The 4709 Group

    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.
    michael
    Michael Holden 3 August, 2020
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    GWR 47XX No. 4709

    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.
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    Michael Holden 27 June, 2020
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    Spring Hanger Bolts in Progress // Credit The 4709 Group

    Update on New Build steam locomotive 4709

    The 4709 Group have released an update on the construction of their new build Great Western Railway 4700 Class No.4709.
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    Jamie Duggan 14 May, 2020
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