British Steam Patriots: Celebrating the New National Memorial Locomotive

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

Fred Kerr was born in Edinburgh in 1948 where he gained an interest in railway locomotives from both the LMSR and LNER companies. When his parents moved to Corby in 1956 the local steelworks provided further interest from its mix of freight services. During the 1960s his interest in locomotives included the new order of diesel and electric traction without reducing the interest in steam traction. His move to Southport in 1982 restored his opportunities to return to his first love of viewing steam locomotives at work. Today his interest continues as a life member of the A4 Locomotive Society, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and Ribble Steam Railway whilst he also supports bodies concerned with preserving steam locomotives, diesel locomotives and infrastructure extensions.