I arrived at 8AM, to find the cab already removed and sitting on the ground. Myron had to torch one last piece of piping to get it free, but the riggers were anxious to go, and I can't say I blame them, as it has been a scorcher. There are series of the cab being lifted onto the flatbed truck for moving to Washington Junction, then one of the rear cab support plate, which will serve as a pattern for reproduction the original had two welds in it to begin with and an actual tear in 3/16 sheet metal.
Next you see the riggers cabling up the cross-compound pump which weighs in at 1400 pounds. These guys are good, too. Nothing was left to chance. Then it was carried over to the truck and lowered. You see the rear of the unit in one of the close-ups. The pump will be rebuilt, hopefully in Maine, and hopefully as a donation or for the cost of parts alone.
The truck also carried several other huge castings from outside the firebox, and the booster pump. By 11AM, most of the loading was completed, and the load was being re-adjusted.
The last two images show the backhead, looking more like she's in the shops already, rather than being rescued from certain death.
I want to re-emphasize, most of this work has been completed with donated services and all of it by volunteers. The donations we receive are being used to purchase tools, acetylene and oxygen, and to pay for the moving of the boiler and frame, yet to come. We were recently saddled with an unexpected asbestos abatement fee, were it hadn't been removed by a crew in the 1980's. Still, today the locomotive is entirely clean, and done so to meet all safety requirements.
It will take about three weeks to get the movers and cranes in place, with some finishing up at the locomotive prior to that. Expect the completion of 470's next trip to Washington Junction yard in the second week of August.
If you are not a member of New England Steam at this time, may I urge you to become part of the restoration by joining. Donors of $100 or more will receive our new enamel "Restoration Supporter" pin. Please visit http://www.newenglandsteam.org, or postal mail us at NESCO, P.O. Box 302, Winterport, Maine 04496 .
Sunrise over the 1924 Pacific. Riggers have already removed the cab. The cab will be cleaned and receive new steel where yoears of rusting have taken portions away.
The cab is moved to the flatbed truck for relocation.
...and place down for shackling into position.
The locomotive devoid of her cab while riggers are hard at work.
1400 pound Nathan cross-compound pump is professionally rigged for a safe lift.
Easy up!
The rear of the cross-compound pump, seen for the first time in 64 years. 
Loaded truck will be re-positioned prior to hitting the road.
Almost a shop photo. 
Sunny side view. Thanks for good wishes and thanks for you fiscal support. Visit us on Facebook as well as our website.
While a number of pedestrians and other visitors took images and videos, I must report, Pokemon was not present this morning.
