Tag: The 4709 Group

Cylinder work for steam locomotive 4709 progresses at pace

The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on the work progressing…

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Front end work update on GWR steam locomotive 4709

The 4709 Group has sent RailAdvent an update on the progress to…

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Traditional drawings used to design components for steam locomotive 4709

The 4709 Group has released some details of the work continuing on…

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“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…

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Can you help complete steam locomotive 4709?

The team rebuilding steam locomotive 4709, along with Richard Croucher, has called…

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First cylinder cast for GWR steam locomotive 4709

Following successful trials, the first of two cylinders for GWR steam locomotive…

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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…

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New build steam locomotive 4709 arrives at Leaky Finders in Devon

The 4709 Group has announced that W J Balsdon Heavy Haulage has…

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Coronavirus progress update on steam locomotive 4709

In a statement released this week, Richard Croucher, The 4709 Group's chairman…

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Update on New Build steam locomotive 4709

The 4709 Group have released an update on the construction of their…

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