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FMW SOLUTIONS
The railroad industry is a cornerstone of our country. Though times and technologies have changed dramatically, the skills required to sustain this industry — and to preserve its legacy — remain a vital part of America’s beating heart.
FMW SOLUTIONS LLC was organized by mechanical engineer Wolf Fengler, machinist and tradesman Shane Meador, and railroad consultant Davidson Ward in 2016 to provide specialized contracting and consulting services to clients working within this remarkable industry. Since its founding, FMW has focused on combining deep technical expertise with practical experience, sound judgment, agility, and a respect for the traditions that continue to shape railroading today. Now supported by a team of over 25 full and part-time employees representing more than 300 years of combined railroad and mechanical experience, FMW brings trustworthiness, technical rigor, and reverence for the work to every project we undertake.
As a contracting and consulting firm, FMW has expanded from its roots in mechanical work and engineering design to offer a broad range of rail-related services. These include diesel locomotive repair and servicing, passenger car inspection and rebuilding, rail operations support, strategic planning, safety compliance and training, marketing and public relations, grantwriting, and fundraising. In addition to preserving the legacy of railroading and supporting current tech and trends, our team is actively engineering alternative fuel technology and applied research, helping clients prepare for the next generation of rail innovation.
As students of history and practitioners of the craft, FMW SOLUTIONS understands that rail preservation is more than maintaining artifacts: it is keeping history relevant, accessible, and operational. Our team has extensive experience restoring and repairing historic railroad equipment, including steam locomotives and vintage passenger cars, and returning those assets to safe, reliable, and meaningful service. We are proud to support heritage operations and tourist railroads, museums, public agencies, and private operators throughout North America and the United Kingdom.
We believe professionalism and precision are best balanced with curiosity, collaboration, and an appreciation for the rewards that come from doing meaningful work well. This means, on occasion, that we even turn work away that may not be consistent with our capabilities, availability, or bandwidth, in order to best balance our resources and set client expectations accordingly.
