Project News

Board Recruitment - LMS-Patriot Company

Submitted by alaws on 22 May, 2026 - 10:18

We continue to urgently seek new individuals to strengthen the Board of Trustees for the Charity.

In the last issue of 'The Warrior' we introduced our new Company Secretary Iain Gould. However, John Hastings-Thomson continues as Chairman only in an acting capacity; and our Engineering team requires further strengthening.

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Latest Appeal - Sponsor a Nut or a Rivet

Submitted by alaws on 12 March, 2026 - 15:14

As the frames of 'The Unknown Warrior' are rapidly coming together at Tyseley Loco Works we now need to purchase new rivets and nuts.

Around 140 Philidas nuts are needed. These are a special type of self-locking nut that use mechanical deformation in their collar to grip the bolt threads. In addition to these, we need around 1000 rivets.

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New 5551 Beanie Hats and Baseball Caps Available Now

Submitted by alaws on 8 February, 2026 - 22:44

Keep warm this winter with our superb new hats featuring a brand new logo design. 5551 beanie hats are now available in burgundy or black, priced at £10 + £2.50
P&P. Order directly from our web shop: Clothing | The LMS-Patriot Project

Red beanie

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New 5551 Patriot Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts Available Now

Submitted by alaws on 6 December, 2025 - 18:00

We have some superb new clothing items available featuring a brand new logo design. 5551 polo shirts are now available in burgundy or black, all sizes available, priced at £22 + £4.50
P&P.

Black Polo

5551 sweatshirts are now also available in burgundy or black, all sizes available, priced at £28 + £4.50 P&P.