Yesterday, I read Chris Proudfoot’s monthly update on the 82045 web page which was followed by his review of 2017. This reminded me that I still hadn’t completed my end of 2017 review for the Patriot, so thank you Chris for this timely reminder.
This is an illustrated talk for the RCTS Northampton Branch, taking place at Weston Favell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 3EP.
The LMS-Patriot Project is pleased to announce that Heritage Boiler Steam Services Ltd. (HBSS) has been selected as the new boiler contractor to complete the boiler for 'The Unknown Warrior'.
The company was founded by Andy Wilcock and Rob Adamson, who both left the employment of L&NWR Heritage, our previous boiler contractor, on 24th November and will start work on our boiler in the first week of December. Both partners, who are apprentice served, have between them over 30 years’ experience in boiler repair and construction. Both have worked on the new 'Patriot' boiler during its construction at L&NWR Heritage, and Andy also previously worked for Ian Riley Engineering.
Submitted by Kevin West on 14 November, 2017 - 11:16
Locomotive Frame Assembly
Work continues on the construction of The Unknown Warrior at number of locations.
The Unknown Warrior, Llangollen. 2nd October 2017. Photo – Kevin West
Work is continuing on the installation of parts onto the locomotive chassis.
Recent work has seen the final fitting of the four brackets and mountings for the Main Reverser Shaft, the two brackets for the Inside Expansion Link and the single bracket for the Intermediate Reverser Shaft.
The foundation ring has now been riveted to the inner firebox at LNWR Heritage at Crewe. This is the final job that LNWR has undertaken on the new Patriot Boiler before it moves to a new contractor.
Contracts were signed with our new boiler contractor on 10th November, and further details will be announced soon.
The LMS-Patriot Project took an important step forward in early December with its transfer of the The Unknown Warrior locomotive chassis to its new assembly base at Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham.