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LMS Patriot Project Updates

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Gav106, Apr 10, 2011.

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  1. The_Unknown_Warrior

    The_Unknown_Warrior New Member

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    We are fundraising to assemble the rolling chassis. Funds are still needed for the front bogie. Card Donations can now be made at: http://www.justgiving.com/LMS-PatriotProject/Donate

    Any donation small or large can now be made on our new JustGiving portal. Thanks for your support.
     
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    NDTSDN Part of the furniture

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    That's a nice piece of publicity for the Patriot.

    Whilst the interviewer was still referring to the Patriot, I noticed at 1:25 there's a clip showing 6880's frames. This made me chuckle.

    Perhaps if there is a similar news article on 6880, then images of the Patriot and/or 4709 may inadvertently be featured !
     
    NDTSDN, Jul 12, 2012
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    Looks like the wheelsets for the Grange at 01.49.
     
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  5. NDTSDN

    NDTSDN Part of the furniture

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    You could well be right as I have just learnt the 6880 wheelsets are now at Llangollen and have been painted by the volunteer team.
     
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  6. Gav106

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    A quick update for those of you who are not on either facebook or buy Steam Railway, the project has now purchased another fowler tender for use with the Unknown warrior. As many of you may or may not know the "Barry tender" is in such poor condition that it needs new frames, 4 new axleboxes, a brand new tank............. the list goes on and on, and this second tender "Bury tender" has many of the missing parts. It is believed the frames of this tender are good enough to be restored to mainline condition and although it only has two of the wheelsets left we already have 3 wheelsets at Tyseley (the tyres have been turned, journals polished) And the 4 axleboxes we had missing are available from this one.
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    So it is hoped that between the two tenders we will be able to have the majority of the rolling chassis.
     
    Gav106, Jul 21, 2012
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  7. Gav106

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    [​IMG]
    loco axleboxes being machined photo from Oakwood Visuals
     
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    The first two wheelsets for 'The Unknown Warrior' have been assembled by South Devon Railway Engineering at Buckfastleigh. The third wheelset - the leading wheelset will be the next to be assembled with the crank axle. Then all three wheelsets will have the tyres, crank pins, and balance weights fitted.[​IMG]

    Also, we have ordered the Smokebox from LNWR Crewe. Frame stretcher No5 Pattern has also been finished and will soon be cast.
     
    Gav106, Sep 18, 2012
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  9. NDTSDN

    NDTSDN Part of the furniture

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    I find it hard to keep track of the pace made on some of these New Builds !!

    All are making excellent progress.
     
    NDTSDN, Sep 18, 2012
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    Great stuff how many members do we have now Gavin
     
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  11. Gav106

    Gav106 Well-Known Member

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    Were up to 700 ish members. But we need to convert more of them to become monthly donors.
    Gav
     
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    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Well you persuaded me...
     
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    Is that the last one needed?
     
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    Yes that's the last one.
     
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    So presumably with all the stretchers and wheels cast it will not be overly long before you'll be showing off your rolling chassis?
     
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  16. Gav106

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    Yes I suppose so. We don't have a firm time yet for that. Some time before November next year. I know the wheelsets are due to be finished by the end of the year. Then the frames will need shot blasting and painting at some point. If you don't already know our plan is to have the rolling chassis at the warley model railway show at the NEC. Ie driving wheels in frames with smokebox and deflectors on and cab on.
     
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    Well that will certainly trump the Grange Cab that we took to Warley in 2007!!
     
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  18. Gav106

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    I didn't know they did that. How was it? Very busy I take it?
     
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    Always busy at Warley. We set up a projector and big screen in the cab to show the SSS1 DVD. Worked a treat!!
     
    NDTSDN, Sep 28, 2012
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    Well I took the plunge last Saturday at the SVR Gala signed on the dotted line and joined the Patriot Project
    So what happend next ?
    A large brown envelope arrived through post this morning almost 7 days to the hour from when I parted with my hard earned £16
    Included inside was my members pack consisting of
    An introduction letter informing me of newsletters and fundraising activities
    A key ring
    An A4 certificate of membership (and very nice it is too )
    A Membership card I am number 729
    Two books of raffle tickets
    An A4 flyer advertising the sale of a print by transport artist Colin Wright
    The latest ( August 2012 ) copy of the warrior newsletter
    And another fund raiser an envelope for sending off old ink cartidges or mobile phones

    So far I am very impressed if all members are treated in the same manner they will undoubtedly succeed, other projects need to take note of this the figure of 700+members speaks for itself

    I admit it is only for one year but I would be more than happy to renew when the time comes

    Look forward to further updates and will no doubt be offering any help I can in the future
     
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