All true regarding ownership of 223; however, it never operated in Utah. It's only connection with Utah (albeit, a long one), is as a non-operating display.
Ultimately, it's up to the State of Utah to decide what to do with 223, but I hope they see the value of a lease/restoration deal with the C&TS. The State is spared the expense of finishing the restoration (even a cosmetic one), they wouldn't have to build or allocate display space, the locomotive would return to it's native territory, the C&TS gets another locomotive appropriate for a historic preservation mission, and it will be enjoyed by a much bigger audience than if it stayed in Utah. Win-win all around, I think.
Wayne Cohen
Morgan Hill, CA
craig Wrote:
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> Steve who owns the locomotive? I was under the
> impression that it belongs to the State of Utah.
> Why would Utah allow the locomotive to leave the
> state permanently, or do I understand this is only
> one plan under consideration? I can understand
> the move If it is only leaving to go to a
> restoration facility, the return for display. I
> admit I may be missing some detail, but could this
> be a similar situation as the #168 in Antonio but
> ownership retained by Colorado Springs?
> Thank you.
> Craig