The Royal British Legion Dedicate Frames for 'The Unknown Warrior' - November 2009
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The Royal British Legion has dedicated a new steam memorial engine in a ceremony at Llangollen. The new locomotive will carry the name ‘The Unknown Warrior’ and is being built in recognition of fallen servicemen and women. The ceremony was held at the Llangollen Railway Works on November 2nd and was attended by Royal British Legion Members from North Wales. The LMS-Patriot Project, the charity which is raising funds to build the 'The Unknown Warrior' has received official endorsement from The Royal British Legion. The new locomotive will also carry Royal British Legion crests, in recognition of the Legion’s links with the Project. Kevin Forbes, from the North Wales Royal British Legion said, "The Royal British Legion is delighted to have dedicated the new steam loco 'The Unknown Warrior'. The loco is dedicated to all the men and women who died serving their country in past and current conflicts. Building a new steam memorial engine is a fitting tribute to all the sacrifices that have been made". Andrew Laws, LMS-Patriot Project Marketing and Publicity Director added, "It’s fantastic that The Royal British Legion has endorsed the ‘The Unknown Warrior’. The new locomotive will be seen by future generations around the country in recognition of our fallen heroes and we are really proud to have received the endorsement of The Royal British Legion". The LMS-Patriot Project is seeking to raise £1.5million to build ‘The Unknown Warrior’ and is looking for new supporters and members to contribute towards the Project. The frames have already been assembled at the Llangollen Railway Works and the driving wheels will be cast in 2010. The aim is to have the new steam locomotive up and running by 2018 – the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice. Thank you to everybody who has contributed to the Loco Appeal so far. If you are thinking about setting up a Standing Order to make a regular monthly contribution, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please [Click Here] to download a Donations & Regular Contributions Form. [PDF file] Please support the LMS-Patriot Project and help build the new Royal British Legion Endorsed National Memorial Engine. 
Photo by Bob Sweet/LMS Patriot Project. |
