Engineering Update - October 2015

Locomotive Frame Assembly

Work continues on a number of fronts on the construction of The Unknown Warrior.

The Unknown Warrior takes a rest at Donnington Services during its movement from Barrow Hill to Tyseley, 29th September. Photo – Kevin West

The major work of permanent fitting the cylinders and Motion Brackets to the locomotive has been completed.

Illustrated Talk On the LMS Patriot New Build Group, RCTS Exeter, Devon

This talk will take place at The Conference Room, Great Western Hotel, by Exeter St. David's Station EX4 4NU, commencing at 19.00.  Doors open 18.30. Non RCTS members are very welcome

Illustrated Talk On the LMS Patriot New Build Project, West Wickham, Kent

This talk will take place for the Stephenson Locomotive Society, Bromley Branch at the coffee room of the Coney Hill Baptist Church, Coney Hill Road, Coney HALL, West Wickham, Kent BR4 9BU. None members are very welcome.

'The Unknown Warrior' takes pride of place inside historic Barrow Hill Roundhouse for LMS Gala of the Year

'The Unknown Warrior' is expected to bring in the crowds at Barrow Hill roundhouse, near Chesterfield for the three day LMS Gala of the year - 'Ticket to Ride'. Starting on Friday 25th September and running until Sunday 27th September, visitors to the Gala will be able to view the latest progress of 'The Unknown Warrior'.

Illustrated Talk On the LMS Patriot New Build Group, Solihull.

An illustrated talk on this project will be given to the Midlands Group of the South Devon Railway at Bentley Heath Community Hall, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 9BQ by Kevin West of our Engineering team. The meeting is open to all visitors as well as members.

Engineering Report - August 2015

Locomotive Frame Assembly

Work continues on a number of fronts on the construction of The Unknown Warrior.

The major work of permanent fitting the cylinders to the locomotive has been completed.

RH Motion Bracket with Bottom Slide Bar in place being drilled – Photo:- Gavin Shell

LMS Patriot Project AGM

The AGM will take place in the Kidderminister Railway Museum at kidderminister Railway Station on the Severn Valley Railway. End time is approximate

Great Central Railway, Beer Festival, Loughborough Railway Station

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

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Autumn Gala

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

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