Seems like a least one or two of the locomotives at risk are not property of the Timber Association, but, rather on loan to them from other owners, one, a municipality.
My practice does not cover this area of law, but, someone might want to mention to the new land-owner that taking action to scrap the equipment without some type of court order allowing this could be considered conversion of property and subject them to substantial costs for litigation and damages. Might make them more reasonable in working with the Association to get the move done.
I know Martin Hansen monitors this Board, and, perhaps he might have some ideas.