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RWH Foundation: Railroad & Western Heritage

The Foundation for the Preservation of

Western Heritage and Steam Trains

Our mission is to heighten public awareness and appreciation of America's railroading history with focus on the unique impact of the railroad and steam-powered equipment and its historic significance in the Western United States.

The Board of Directors

Nancy Bear - President

Emma Darknell - Secretary

Melani Clark - Treasurer

John De Nault III - Board Member

Bodey De Nault - Board Member


Brenda Armstrong - Board Member

Climax Project

Phil Reader - Project Historian and Research

Tom Shreve - Project Historian and Research

Trevor Park - Webmaster and Social Media

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The Goal of the RWH Foundation is to bring Climax Locomotive 1692 Back to Life!

Volunteering or Donating will help the RWH Foundation! Making the rusty remains of S/N 1692, shown above, back into the mighty machine, shown below, is a monumental task. Help us make this goal a reality!

Lower Photo Courtesy of Brooks Stover.