About Us

The founders of DynaRail became acquainted with each other in 2002 during the effort to save locomotives #231 and #644 from imminent scrapping. While saving the locomotives from the scrap heap was a success; continued maintenance and restoration to operation remains our number one goal.

Mission Statement: To dynamically preserve railroad equipment for display, education and operation. To enhance the public awareness of the historical, current and future importance of such railroad equipment.

Founded: May 10, 2013.

Board of Directors: Chris Fussell (Utah); Lance Gleich (Ontario); John Magnusson (Oregon); and John Tolmachoff (California).

Obtained 501(c)(3) status: November, 2013.

Rail equipment in our care: Two diesel locomotives.