A Detailed History of the LMS Patriot 4-6-0s- Including 5551 the Unknown Warrior

This book covers the class development supported by photographs of the important changes and details that characterised this class. The author covers all areas of the class including their development modifications, namings and the operating areas in which they worked. With the permission of the Patriot Trust a chapter has also been included concerning the planned new build Patriot to be known as The Unknown Warrior. This describes the planning, setbacks and progression towards the eventual launch of the engine. This chapter is supported by a number of photographs showing the stages of building the locomotive.