In late January, after removing the tubes, we took pictures of the boiler. These pictures were taken before any cleaning of the boiler. As you will see, this boiler is in great condition. All photos by Terry Thompson

The bluish debris in the foreground is from cutting off the tubes from the firebox tubesheet.

Looking at the staybolts around the combustion chamber on the fireman's side.

Same thing lower on the fireman's side.

Looking toward the smokebox.

Close up of a seam.

Staybolts on the engineer's side.

Staybolts on the engineer's side.

Close up of a seam.

Close up of a seam.