Project News

Next steps for the locomotive build

Submitted by Colin Hall on 20 December, 2018 - 11:20

At the 2018 AGM on November 10^thDavid Bradshaw outlined the way forward for the locomotive build.

Earlier in the year the Board decided to put the completion of the locomotive chassis out to tender. This followed a challenging period in our relationship with Llanrail Engineering. Four contractors have expressed interest: Railway Forgings and Castings, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Riley and Son Engineering Bury, and the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust at Swanwick Junction Midland Railway. Alongside the tendering process, we are reviewing whether completing the build directly with our own competent resources is feasible.

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Simon Weston CBE unveils crest on 'The Unknown Warrior'

Submitted by alaws on 12 November, 2018 - 08:54

The first patron of our Project, Simon Weston CBE, unveiled a crest on the new National Memorial engine at an event at Crewe Heritage Centre on 10th November to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.

The new build steam locomotive 'The Unknown Warrior' has been built to commemorate all those who fought and died in conflicts since the Great War.

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NEW RCTS BOOK AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND!

Submitted by gav106 on 9 November, 2018 - 06:42

The RCTS book 'The LMS Patriot 4-6-0s', their latest book in their Locomotives of the LMS series, will be released this weekend and will be available exclusively from The LMS-Patriot Project at Crewe Heritage Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November. On Saturday the author John Jennison will be available to sign copies. Costing £24.95 the book is casebound, 224 pages with 141 mono photos and 18 colour illustrations.

Also available will be our own pictorial book 'The Patriots, Volume 1, Nos. 45500-45525' with author Pete Sikes available to sign copies, our book is priced at £18.95.

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Trial Fitting Commences

Submitted by gav106 on 5 November, 2018 - 21:29

In preparation for the upcoming Open Weekend on 10th/11th November the trial fitting of our new boiler and firebox commenced today with our engineering team and staff of HBSS carrying out a slick and professional operation. For a few 'taster' images of today's action see our Facebook page.

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Sir Henry Fowler. In memoriam.

Submitted by NKinsey on 16 October, 2018 - 10:03

Eighty years ago on the 16th October 1938 Sir Henry Fowler passed away.

Why not make a donation to the project in memory of the man who's name will be forever linked with The LMS and of course the Patriot Class.

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