Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RHMA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote public understanding of the history of railroading in the Midwest. RHMA accomplishes this goal by preserving, restoring, operating and interpreting historic locomotives and rail cars. RHMA got its start in 1991 as the ÒFriends of the 261 Inc.Ó a volunteer group that supported the operation of Milwaukee Road 261, a steam locomotive based in Minneapolis, Minn. In 1997 the ÒFriendsÓ was incorporated as ÒRailroading Heritage of Midwest AmericaÓ doing business as the ÒFriends.Ó A board of directors with five members manages the organization. -261.com