The cosmetic renovation of the steam locomotive Tampella 256/1916 has been advancing with speed. The cab of the locomotive starts to get its original appearance back. The back of the cab that was removed when the locomotive was on display in the childrens' play ground in Tampere has been rebuilt together with the cab doors. The next step will be making a new stem dome cover, assembling the rods and painting of the locomotive.
The renovation of the locomotive is supported by Suomen Kivitutkimussäätiö and the locomotive will be on display at the Suomen Kivikeskus "Keisarien aika Somessa" exhibition in Juuka in summer 2009. In autumn 2009 the locomotive will return back to Minkiö.