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A steam truck carrying an 80-ton load is en route to Oberhausen.

On the upcoming night, a steam locomotive will make its way to the LVR Industrial Museum, transported via sturdy freight shipment, between June 8th and 9th.

Gigantic steam truck, weighing an impressive 80 tons, en route to Oberhausen for return.
Gigantic steam truck, weighing an impressive 80 tons, en route to Oberhausen for return.

A steam truck carrying an 80-ton load is en route to Oberhausen.

Tomorrow marks an exciting day for industrial heritage enthusiasts as the steam locomotive currently housed at the Zinc Factory in Duisburg will be moved to the museum's new foyer. This significant movement is part of the ongoing renovations at the Zinc Factory.

The museum has announced that the steam locomotive's loading process will be documented live on their Instagram Story. To catch a glimpse of this historic event, museum-goers are advised to check the museum's website's Instagram Story throughout tomorrow.

Two heavy-duty cranes will be employed to lift the steam locomotive during the move. The precise details of the schedule, including the exact time of the move, have yet to be released, but the museum's Instagram Story is expected to provide regular updates.

The steam locomotive has been a resident at the Zinc Factory since 2019. Its new home in the museum's foyer is a testament to the museum's commitment to preserving and showcasing industrial heritage.

For those interested in following the live documentation of the steam locomotive's move, it's recommended to keep a close eye on the Zinc Factory's official website or social media channels. Local news outlets and cultural or industrial heritage organisations in Duisburg may also provide updates on this event.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting day in Duisburg's industrial history!

In conjunction with the museum's ongoing renovations, the relocation of the steam locomotive from the Zinc Factory to the museum's foyer will be facilitated by two heavy-duty cranes. To stay up-to-date on this significant event in the automotive and transportation industries, as well as the realm of finance supporting the museum's preservation efforts, follow the Zinc Factory's official Instagram Story, website, or social media channels.

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