Locomotive 5551 "The Unknown Warrior)"

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Reference WMO/171261

Address:

The Midland Railway Centre

Butterley Station

Ripley

DE5 3QZ

England

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Status: Unknown
Type: Other
Location: Internal
Setting: Inside a building - public/private
Description: Vehicle
Materials:
  • Metal Metal (any)
Lettering: No lettering
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Afghanistan (1900-1999)
  • 19th Century Wars
  • 20th Century Wars
  • 21st Century Wars
About the memorial: A New War memorial Project Set up in 2008 to remember all the Unknown Servicemen and women from the first world war, And servicemen since who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country .The memorial takes the form of a Patriot class steam locomotive that is being Built brand new and will be completed in time for the armistice commemorations in 2018 Where it will be Dedicated and named The Unknown Warrior. Originally under construction at the Llangollen Railway, it was moved to The Midland Railway after the bankruptcy of the Llangollen Railway in March 2021. As of October 2021 the project is in excess of 3 years beyond the original completion date.
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