With all the flat sections ready to assemble into a box shape a frame was manufactured to ensure that the cab would be assembled back into the right shape.
The frame was made from RHS and was used to hold the cab panels into the right position.
Both cab sides were held in place and the front spectacle place was able to be bolted into position.
The new metal sections are un-primed unlike the original pieces that are in red primer.
each piece was bolted into place. Eventually the rivet team will come in and replace each bolt with a hot rivet.
The back wall of the cab is reunited with the cab sides.
The cab is now assembled less the roof. Note the new metal section on the left side of the door.
Looking at the back wall from the boiler position.
A look at the other side. Lots of new metal in the back section.
Slowly each rivet hole has a bolt and nut screwed into place to hold the sections together.
A new roof will be manufactured and be fitted soon. Further updates will be posted during 2011.
