The LMS-Patriot Project

A Fowler tender that will be restored at Barry for use with 'The Unknown Warrior' is believed to have entered Woodhams scrapyard at Barry behind ex-LMS 2-6-0 'Crab' number 42765 in June 1967. When 42765 was bought for preservation, its tender, LMS number 3446, remained at Barry.

Restoration of this Fowler tender has now begun (seen here in the photos on this page) at the former EWS Depot at Barry, now known as the Barry Railway Centre.

Agreement has been reached with Cambrian Transport Ltd., the Project's biggest commercial sponsor, to overhaul the ex-Barry scrap yard Fowler tender that has been earmarked for use with 'The Unknown Warrior'. The tender frames, were in secure storage at Barry will be restored to mainline condition by Cambrian Transport, using trainee apprentices and local skills in a joint scheme involving Barry College, The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cambrian Transport.

The Fowler Tender was formally handed over to Cambrian Transport on 4th May 2010 in a ceremony involving the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cambrian Transport and Directors of the LMS-Patriot Project.

The tender has was completely dismantled in December 2010 and appear to be in remarkably good condition for their age. A new tender body, tank and dragbox will be manufactured and new axlebox casings will need to be cast.