Night Owl project reports progress on 4709’s pony truck 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.

If everything goes to plan, the pony truck will be completed by the end of this year. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/night-owl-projec... #Gwr_47XxNo_4709 #The_4709Group #TheNightOwl

Update on new build 47XX No.4709 Pony truck assembly on 4709 begins

Update on new build 47XX No.4709 www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/update-on-new-bu... #churchward #Gwr_47XxNo_4709 #The_4709Group #tyseley

Update on steam locomotive No. 4709 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. Work has focused on getting 4709 wheeled as soon as possible. Work orders have now been issued for: compensating beam machining, brake hanger bracket refurbishment…

The group has also issued work orders for the manufacturing of eight springs, a complete smokebox and an equalising beam bracket. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/update-on-steam-... #Gwr_47XxNo_4709 #The_4709Group