Loading a Steam Locomotive on a Truck - Moving D&RGW 223

Denver & Rio Grande Western locomotive number 223 was recently sold to the 223 Locomotive Foundation and is being moved to Durango, Colorado, to complete the restoration. Previously, the restoration work was done by volunteers organized by the Golden Spike Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society until Ogden City terminated their agreement to occupy the Utah State Railroad Museum facilities. On June 8, 2026, the tender, cab and pilot beam were loaded to move to Colorado,