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The Patriot Gala - Llangollen Railway, 18th - 20th April 2008
The LMS Patriot Project is pleased to announce 'The Patriot Gala' at the Llangollen Railway. The three day event will take place during the Llangollen Spring Gala starting on Friday 18th April.
The LMS Patriot Project will formally be launched at Llangollen and supporters are invited to make regular contributions to the project - the first LMS new build. The new Patriot will be assembled at the Llangollen Railway Works so it is appropriate that the first public gala takes place at the Llangollen Railway. The Spring Gala will have an LMS theme honouring the missing Fowler engine. Visiting LMS engines are expected to include 4F 0-6-0 no. 44222 and Stanier 2-6-0 no. 42968. Llangollen based 'Black 5' no. 44806 should also be in steam together with other engines from the home fleet.
A number of artefacts associated with Patriots or items that will be used for the project will be on display including the recently discovered chimney pattern, newly cast smokebox number plate and Patriot nameplates. Patriot photographs and paintings will also be exhibited.
The LMS Patriot Project invites all LMS and Patriot supporters to the event which promises to be a great weekend for all steam enthusiasts. We will provide updates and further information soon! But in the meanwhile please keep the weekend of 18th - 20th April free and we look forward to seeing you at Llangollen!
Timetables for the Patriot Gala
Friday 18th April [click here]
Saturday 19th April [click here]
Sunday 20th April [click here]
Further information and fares are available on the Llangollen Railway website: [click here]
Jonathan Clay - Transport Artist - to attend the Patriot Gala
Jonathan Clay will be attending the Patriot Gala at Llangollen in support of the Patriot Project. Jonathan will be selling his superb range of locomotive and transport prints and will be painting during the gala. If you want to see him in action and if you wish to purchase any of his prints during the gala, Jonathan has kindly agreed to make a donation to the LMS-Patriot Project. We look forward to your support.
More details and examples of Jonathan Clay's work from: http://www.jonathanclay.co.uk
Latest Update 16th April 2008.
