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Steam locomotive 4709 – update released

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  • April 17, 2026
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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.

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Steam locomotive 4709 moves into Tyseley workshop

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  • April 6, 2026
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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…

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Night Owl project reports progress on 4709’s pony truck

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  • August 28, 2025
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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.

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Night Owl project reports progress on 4709’s pony truck

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  • August 28, 2025
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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.

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Update on new build 47XX No.4709

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  • July 16, 2025
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Pony truck assembly on 4709 begins

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Update on new build 47XX No.4709

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  • July 16, 2025
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Pony truck assembly on 4709 begins

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Update on steam locomotive No. 4709

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  • May 20, 2025
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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.…

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Acquisition of steam locomotive 7027 Thornbury Castle completed

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  • September 11, 2024
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The 4709 Group has completed the purchase of the components for 7027 Thornbury Castle following the final tranche of the purchase price being paid.

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