Patriot project forges ahead

PROGRESS is continuing on many fronts with LMS-Patriot Company’s No. 5551 The Unknown Warrior, which is being built for operation on the main line.

A start has been made on new fittings for the cylinder covers. An active dialogue has continued with Riley and Son (E) Ltd over the reassembly of one wheelset after the weld repairs were undertaken at Heywood.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, delivery from South Africa of the replacement axle material for the second wheelset has been delayed.

Heritage Boiler Steam Services has continued to tool stays on the boiler. Leaky Finders has fitted the intermediate buffer housing and the rear drag box top plate for the tender. The rear buffer beam has also been trial fitted successfully.

➜ Donations can be made online via www.lms-patriot.org.uk or sent by post to: The LMS-Patriot Company at: The Hub, 17 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ.