The boiler bands are made from the same material as the jacket. The ends were finished with a square of brass threaded for a screw.
Positioning of the holes was done carefully so no insulation material can be seen.
The fasteners for the tank top are not yet installed.
The cut out section was saved so it can slide into place for a "normal" view of the cab.
The front windows and roof cut-out were all done with a jeweler's saw.
Handrails, simple and effective.
The front of the locomotive also get a running board plate in front of the smoke box.
The water tanks have their own gauge glass.
The back of the cab is finished.
The cab back was finished with a cut out that will allow good access for shoveling coal and to be able to clean the fire tubes that are not accessable through the fire box.
Here's the beginning of a fixture to machine the outer steam dome.
Just like for the cylinders, the lathe is set up like a horizontal boring mill. The radius is the same as the saddle, so, I did not have to move the tool position on the bar.
The casting was mostly cleaned up with files and emery cloth.
The steam dome is fastened to the inner dome with a single screw right in the center of the top.