October 7, 2009. Ft4-028 final assembly

The work on the cab and water tanks went parallel to the restoration of chassis and boiler. After this was finished, the final assembly began. The tanks were mounted back on the frames and the cab put in place.

Final polishing of the cab surface. Photo by Dmitry Sutyagin

The water tanks mounted back on the frames. Photo by Sergei Dorozhkov

Painting has begun. Photo by Dmitry Sutyagin

Steam locomotive assemblage has begun. Photo by Dmitry Sutyagin

The cab is put precisely onto the place. Photo by Dmitry Sutyagin

The assembled steam locomotive stands near the shed. Photo by Dmitry Sutyagin

Four minutes (13.5 MB) video of the cab's installation.