4709 August newsletter — 4709 – The Ultimate British 2–8

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haul heavy overnight freight trains into London from the west and south west, the 47XX were powerful and before being withdrawn, often used on fully loaded weekend passenger excursions.

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Aug 15 4709 August newsletter

The big story - 4709’s move to Hele (Exeter), cylinder casting, some ground breaking metal renovation and details of the work about to resume. Click the button below to download, read and please make a donation!

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haul heavy overnight freight trains into London from the west and south west, the 47XX were powerful and before being withdrawn, often used on fully loaded weekend passenger excursions.

Aug 15 4709 August newsletter

Nov 19 4709’s pony truck refurbishment

Aug 2 The first 47XX in Devon for a long while

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