Today was a major step toward the completion of the new build GER J42 No.268. the boiler and cab were lowered back onto the rewheeled frames for the first time. Due to the nature of the engine's squat cab, the engine has been dubbed Baby Bertha because of it's "meaty" but squat appearance. The only jobs that need doing now are for the filled areas to be sanded down, and then the engine painted.
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