At the heart of every locomotive of course is its boiler.
The photos below show the state of the boiler for No. 12691.
Most of the outside repairs are now done and work can start on the firebox end
tube plate next week.


At the heart of every locomotive of course is its boiler.
The photos below show the state of the boiler for No. 12691.
Most of the outside repairs are now done and work can start on the firebox end
tube plate next week.


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