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British Steam Patriots: Creating the New National Memorial Locomotive
Author(s): Keith Langston (Author)
- Publisher: Wharncliffe Books
- Publication Date: 16 Feb. 2012
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845631455
- ISBN-13: 9781845631451
Book Description
The Patriot class, often referred to as ‘Baby Scots’, were an immediate success displaying consistently good performance. The class was withdrawn over a two year period between 1960 and 1962 having all covered around 1.3 million miles each, unfortunately too early to be considered for preservation. The last two withdrawn were in good condition on withdrawal, but unfortunately all were scrapped. Although no Patriot in either rebuilt or unrebuilt forms survived into preservation a new ‘Patriot’ is under construction at the Llangollen Railway. The LMS-Patriot Project, a registered charity, is appealing for donations or regular contributions to build the new, 3 cylinder, Fowler designed, parallel boiler, 4-6-0 express passenger loco. Although mostly new, the group will use the leading wheelsets from two LMS 8F locomotives. An unrestored surviving LMS Fowler tender from Woodham Brothers Barry scrapyard will also be used for the project. The new build Patriot is being assembled at the Llangollen Railway Works, and will carry the number of the last built LMS number 5551 or British Railways number 45551. After a public poll, the new Patriot locomotive will be named The Unknown Warrior, whose tomb is located in Westminster Abbey. The new Royal British Legion backed engine will be launched in late 2011 or early 2012 and this is the only ‘official’ book of the project. Containing hundreds of new, never before published photographs, British Steam – Patriot will tell the story of the engine from its original concept, follow its production throughout the building period and also its launch. The book will be endorsed by the Royal British Legion and promoted to all its members. This will be a must for all railway enthusiasts
Editorial Reviews
Review
With the subtitle celebrating the new National Memorial Locomotive regular Steam Railway contributor Keith Langston does just that in this new volume exploring the history and carers of the popular LMS Baby Scots. Where the book really excels is in its profile of each and every member of the ‘Patriot’ class, giving details of build dates, allocation history and any other appropriate information. It is evident that Keith Langston has done his research in compiling the details of the individual class members, selecting a wide variety of good images to illustrate the book. This book would be a welcome addition to the bookshelves of any exponent of the LMS. – Steam Railway Magazine
About the Author
Cheshire based Keith Langston is a widely published and highly respected photo journalist who specialises in heritage transportation and industrial archaeology subjects. Keith counts himself fortunate to have known Fred Dibnah personally and to have observed the great man first hand as he went about his fascinating work. Keith Langston contributes news and feature material on a regular basis across a wide range of heritage titles, including Old Glory, Heritage Railway, Heritage Commercials, Tractor, and Towpath Talk.
