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The 4709 Group will build a tenth locomotive in Churchward’s 47XX series.

Designed to haul heavy overnight freight trains into London from the west and south west, the 47XX were powerful and before being withdrawn, often used on fully loaded weekend passenger excursions.

4709 – The Ultimate British 2–8–0

Apr 16
Apr 16 Tyseley progress on 4709

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update

Apr 8
Apr 8 Into the works

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update

Jul 3
Jul 3 Driving wheel springs arrive

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update

Dec 19
Dec 19 Little by little

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update

Sep 4
Sep 4 Update time

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update

Aug 23
Aug 23 Status – August 2023

Paul Perton
4709 news, Progress update
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