The firebox outer with a side patch bolted into place and the front cut out ready to receive its patch.
Photo Adrian Strachan

The firebox front patch tacked in place.
Photo Adrian Strachan

The firebox front patch now welded in place.
Photo Adrian Strachan

One of the side patches bolted in place, and bolted to the foundation ring for integrity of shape.
Photo Adrian Strachan

The new boiler barrel section at LMS.
Photo Adrian Strachan

The smokebox and interface ring to the boiler barrel.
Photo Adrian Strachan

The ring being fitted to the smokebox.
Photo Adrian Strachan