Above and below, the inner end of the reverser shaft within the boiler cradle stretcher casting, showing the inner live steam ball joint installed.
The cladding sheets, all laser cut and rolled new, have been sprayed black, ready for the boiler bands and cut-out surround pieces to be fitted.
With most of the cladding fitted and sprayed, the boiler was lowered back into the boiler cradle and secured in position.
