Engineering Up-date - November 2017

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.

Boiler Update

Submitted by admin on 12 November, 2017 - 19:41

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.

Ilustrated Talk on The LMS Patriot New Build Project at Derby

This illustrated talk takes place at St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby  DE1 3AX for The Derbyshire Archaeological Society.

Visitors and non members very welcome.

Great Central Railway 'Last Hurrah' Event

The LMS Patriot New Build Project will have its sales stall open at Loughborough Railway Station throughout this event.

Stop by and buy your Christmas Cards and 2018 calendar!

Christmas Cards now available in our web shop.

Submitted by NKinsey on 20 October, 2017 - 10:44

Looking for something different to send your friends this Christmas? We have three exclusive designed Christmas cards for sale in our web shop. Just click on the 'Unknown Warrior Giftware' tab. You can purchase them in multiples of three.

Also why not buy one of our fabulous 2018 Memorial Calendars. Each month features a stunning painting of a Patriot class loco and information on a different railway memorial.

There is a selection of products bearing our new look logo too, so if you are looking for that extra special gift for a friend or loved one, scroll through our products for some great ideas.

Llangollen Railway Autumn Gala, Llangollen Station

The LMS Patriot New Build Project will have its sales stall open throughout this event at Llangollen Railway station.

Churnet Valley 25th Anniversary Gala

The LMS Patriot Project will have its sales stall open throughout this event.

At the moment we have no idea where the location of our stall will be. Watch this space!

Hull Model Railway Show, Costello Athetics Stadium, Hull

The LMS Patriot New Build Project will have its sales stall open throughout this exhibition. Please note show closes at 16.30 on Sunday.

It is being held at the Costello Athetics Stadium, Analaby Park Road North, Boothferry Road, Hull, HU4 6XY.

London Model Enginnering Exhibition, Alexandra Palace, London

The LMS Patroit New Build project will have its sales stand at this exhibition throughout the 3 days of opening. Please note show closes at 17.00 on Friday and Saturday.

Illustrated Talk at RCTS Surrey Branch, Woking, Surrey

This talk will take place at the Woking United Reformed Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, GU22 7HA.

Non members and visitors welcome.

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