Steam locomotive 4709 – update released
A pair of vacuum reservoir tanks and the front and rear drawhooks have been ordered for the project to construct new-build 2-8-0 No. 4709.
Steam locomotive 4709 moves into Tyseley workshop
The 4709 Group says that the chassis for No. 4709 has been relocated to the workshop at Tyseley. The priority will be to assemble the…
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.
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.…
Acquisition of steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle completed
The 4709 Group has completed the purchase of the components for 7027 Thornbury Castle following the final tranche of the purchase price being paid.
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.