Northeast Rail Heritage is a recently founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving and celebrating the rich rail history of the Northeast. With a passionate team of volunteers and experts, the organization focuses on maintaining and restoring historic railroad equipment, and artifacts, while also providing educational programs and community events to raise awareness about the region's railroad legacy. Through these efforts, Northeast Rail Heritage aims to honor the past and inspire future generations with the stories and significance of Northeast railroads.

The preservation of Amtrak AEM-7 #927 represents a significant effort to honor the legacy of one of America’s most iconic electric locomotives. Retired in 2016 after decades of dependable service, #927 is now safeguarded as a symbol of the transition from traditional railroading to modern high-speed operations on the Northeast Corridor. Its sleek, utilitarian design and robust performance earned it the nicknames "Meatball" and "Toaster," and it played a pivotal role in shaping intercity rail travel. Preserving #927 allows future generations to appreciate its contributions to rail history while celebrating the era it represents—a time of innovation and progress in American passenger rail.