Tag: The 4709 Group

The Night Owl project issues progress report on steam locomotive 4709

The Night Owl project has issued an update on the progress to…

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Future clear for steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle

The 4709 Group has confirmed the future for GWR Castle No. 7027…

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Great Western Society to ‘consider’ offers for steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle

The Great Western Society has held a board meeting over the weekend…

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Update on steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle and Night Owl 4709

The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on proceedings with regards…

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Jonathan Jones-Pratt releases update on 7027 Thornbury Castle

Jonathan Jones-Pratt has sent RailAdvent an update on current proceedings surrounding 7027…

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Could steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle return to steam after all?

Just days after a new owner for 7027 Thornbury Castle was announced,…

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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…

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Machining the Smokebox Saddle – Update on steam locomotive 4709 

The 4709 Group have published their latest update on building the tenth…

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Steam locomotive 4709 moves to Tyseley

GWR 2-8-0 No. 4709 has moved to Tyseley for the removal of…

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