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Rick Franklin Corporation is the Northwest's premier heavy construction and railroad contractor. Rick Franklin, President, is the owner of the Company.

Chartered in 1974, RFC is an Oregon based company working in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California. Rick Franklin Corporation (RFC) is an Oregon Corporation, chartered in 1978. The Company’s activities consist of heavy equipment construction for private and corporate business. Rick Franklin started the business in 1974 as a sole proprietor with one D-8 Caterpillar. Over the intervening years he has grown the business considerably and used RFC as a springboard to expand into a variety of other enterprises including the purchase of wood yards, a metals recycling subsidiary and, in 2007, a short-line railroad. Presently the company operates over 100 pieces of rolling stock, as well as 150 pieces of heavy equipment. Over the years RFC has diversified its operations to include variety of services including:

• Land clearing and timber access road building
• Railroad Emergency Services: for derailments and other service interruptions
• Hazardous Waste and Environmental Cleanup
• Site Restoration
• Commodity trans-load and re-load
• Rail car salvage and dismantling
• Metals recycling
• Track construction and rehabilitation
• Flatcar bridge sales including concrete abutments
• Fuels (wood) processing
• Quarry operations
• Heavy haul trucking

10/22/2026

Another bridge taking shape in our yard. 🔨🌲

This wood-deck flatcar bridge is currently under construction and headed for a project in Salem, where it'll be installed next year by a contractor partner. Built the RFC way — repurposed railcar steel, reinforced and rebuilt into structures that carry serious loads for decades to come.

We'll keep you posted as this one gets closer to install! 👷

10/15/2026

Built for demanding terrain. 🌲🚜

Before a single log leaves the woods, someone has to build the way in. That's where RFC comes in.

Our crews build and maintain logging and forest access roads, install stream crossings and culverts, clear and grade sites, and stabilize slopes so the ground holds up season after season. We run our own dozers, excavators, graders, and haul trucks, and our operators are comfortable on steep ground and in remote country.

We work with landowners, forestry consultants, and public agencies across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and our crews are trained in erosion control and stormwater management so the work protects the land it crosses.

Got a road, a crossing, or a hillside that needs attention? Give us a call at (541) 451-1275.

10/06/2026

It's in! 🌉✅
Update from last month:

From our yard to the trail. The pedestrian bridge we built here in Lebanon is now in place on the Lebanon Trails system and ready for the community to use.
It's built from a recycled railcar, so it's made to carry a lot more than foot traffic and will be around for decades.

From railcar to trail bridge — this is what we mean when we say we build things that last. Get out and use it! 🚶

09/25/2026

Still turning raw rock into road-ready material. ⛰️⚒️

Our mobile crushing and screening operation has been busy all season, breaking down blasted rock into precise aggregate for structural fill, road bases, and rail ballast. From excavator to finished product, we control the process — and the quality — from start to finish.

09/21/2026

It only takes one look, one listen, to save a life. 🚂⚠️

See Tracks? Think Train® Week, a national effort to remind everyone how to stay safe around railroad tracks and trains. As a company that operates heavy rail equipment every day, safety around the tracks isn't just a slogan for us — it's part of how we do business.

A few reminders as you're out and about:
🚸 Only cross tracks at designated crossings
👀 Always expect a train — they can come from either direction, at any time
🚫 Train tracks are private property; never walk or play on them
🚗 Never stop or slow down on tracks, even in traffic

Trains can't stop quickly — it can take over a mile. Let's all do our part to keep our communities safe. 🙏

09/15/2026

Built right here in Lebanon, just down the road. 🌉🚧

Our crew just wrapped construction on a new pedestrian bridge for the Lebanon Trails system! Built using our signature recycled flatcar construction, this bridge is currently staged in our yard and will be installed on-site later this month.

It's a small project with a big impact — giving our community safer, more accessible ways to enjoy the trails we all love. We're proud to be part of projects that make Lebanon a little better, one crossing at a time.

Stay tuned for install day! 🛠️

09/01/2026

THANK YOU, Lebanon and Willamette Valley! What an incredible day! 🚜🚂🎉

The first-ever Steel & Steam is officially in the books, and we are completely blown away by the turnout! Seeing so many families, future equipment operators, and community members fill our yard made all the hard work worth it.

Thank you to everyone who came out to explore the heavy equipment, climb into the cabs, and celebrate our local trades and railroad heritage alongside Albany & Eastern Railroad.

A massive shoutout goes to our dedicated team members, volunteers, food truck vendors, and community partners who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event safe, fun, and memorable for everyone.

Swipe through the video carousel to relive some of the best moments from the day! Drop your favorite memory or photos in the comments below—we’d love to see them! 👇

08/28/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Steel & Steam is finally here! 🚜🚂💨

The gates open tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at our Lebanon yard. Swipe through to check out just a preview of the massive equipment and machines waiting for you!

Formerly known as Dozer Days, we have taken this community favorite to a whole new level alongside Albany & Eastern Railroad. Bring the entire family out to climb inside giant excavator cabs, check out our full-scale truck show, tackle hands-on challenges, and experience live train tours!

Entry is 100% FREE, and local food trucks will be ready to keep everyone fueled up all day.

📅 When: Tomorrow, Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Where: Rick Franklin Corporation | 101 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355

🎟️ Admission: FREE ENTRY!

Who is heading out tomorrow? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/21/2026

August 29th is right around the corner! Are your calendars marked for STEEL & STEAM? 🚂🚜💨

If you saw our save-the-date, you know we've taken everything you loved about Dozer Days and built something even bigger! On Saturday, August 29th, Rick Franklin Corporation and Albany & Eastern Railroad are opening the gates at our main Lebanon facility for a full day of heavy equipment, hands-on fun, and real train adventures.

Best of all? Entry is 100% FREE!

Bring the kids down to climb into massive construction iron, check out our truck show, tackle interactive challenges, and explore real rail exhibits. Local food trucks will be on site, so plan to bring the whole family and make a day of it!

📅 When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Rick Franklin Corporation | 101 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355
🎟️ Cost: FREE ENTRY!

Drop a comment if we’ll see you there! 👇

08/14/2026

TWO WEEKS AWAY! Are your future builders ready for Steel & Steam? 🚜🚂💨

The countdown is officially on! On Saturday, August 29th, we are opening up the RFC yard in Lebanon for our biggest community event of the year. Formerly known as Dozer Days, Steel & Steam is back, bigger than ever, and 100% FREE for the whole family!

We’re bringing out the big iron—excavators, loaders, articulated dump trucks, and a full truck show. Kids can climb up into the cabs, take on hands-on building challenges, and experience real train power brought to you by Albany & Eastern Railroad!

Local food trucks will be parked on site, so mark your calendars, grab the family, and come spend the day with us!

📅 When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Rick Franklin Corporation | 101 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355
🎟️ Cost: FREE ENTRY!

Who's excited? Drop a 🚜 or 🚂 in the comments below! 👇

Address

101 Industrial Way
Lebanon, OR
97355

Telephone

+15414511275

Website

http://rfc-nw.com/

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