John, I just checked a lead version with cab, no running boards.
Smokebox diameter varied from 1.015 to 1.030. The smokebox front
was 1.025/1.035 inch.
Boiler was very clean, no flash. Either high quality casting with
post-production work or a prior owner made it ready to use.
Hope this helps.
Chuck Peck
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