Could steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle return to steam after all?
Just days after a new owner for 7027 Thornbury Castle was announced, a twist in the story could be on the cards thanks to previous owner, Jonathan Jon…
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4709 Group purchases Great Central Railway-based steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle
GWR Castle No. 7027 'Thornbury Castle' has been sold to the Great Western Society's 4709 Project Group
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…
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.