Driving Wheel Axle Boxes

New driving wheel axle boxes are being made for 'The Unknown Warrior. The axle boxes from unrestored ex Barry Stanier 8F number 48518 were found to be of different dimensions to 'Patriot' axle boxes.

A 'Royal Scot' axle box pattern that was obtained from Wroughton needed too many modifications to make it suitable for use with 'The Unknown Warrior'.

A new 'Patriot' axle box pattern has been made by Master Pattern Maker Eddie Mocroft at the Boro Foundry. Six new loco driving wheel axle boxes have been cast. These are being machined before being fitted to the driving wheels to enable the rolling chassis to be assembled.