Fast (or as fast as Hilding Brakén understood the deal was about to collapse) a simple but strong crane was ordered and put outside the shop. The crane was able to lift as much as 2 500 kilograms, which seemed to be sufficient, and was delivered in spring just before the construction of the loco was beginning.
The photo below shows the crane (of the PECO-brand) as delivered. Since then, a lifting cable has been installed, and the crane has come to good use in a variety of situations. The most widely spread event was when Mr. Brakén remarried the widow Bröster, and his (not so very clean and modern) underwear was hoisted to the air in some sort of practical joke performed by some of the workers.
The PECO crane as delivered - a fine example of robust mechanics!
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