4709 blog — 4709 – The Ultimate British 2–8–0

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haul heavy overnight freight trains into London from the west and south west, the 47XX were powerful and before being withdrawn, often used on fully loaded weekend passenger excursions.

All in Progress update

Cylinder casting date draws closer

Jan 30

Jan 30 Cylinder casting date draws closer

Progress update

4709’s cylinders are a step nearer reality. After months of design, analysis and specification work, the time draws near.