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How CSX Defines ‘Active Crew Management’

perating a Class I network is arguably one of the most complex tasks in railroading. In my humble opinion as an “informed observer,” the single-most difficult part of operations is crew management.

Our Midyear Report (p. 12) contains extensive excerpts from a recent interview Loop Capital Managing Director Rick Paterson conducted with CSX Executive Vice President Operations Jamie Boychuk, who shared a lot of detail about how he and his operating team approach crew management, as it relates to hiring, training, deployment and retention. I thought it was worth a separate read:

“Railroads seem to get into trouble with crew capacity deficits—triggering meltdowns—at two points in the business cycle,” Paterson said. “The first is early in economic recoveries, when companies are coming out of a recession and recalling crews that were furloughed going into the recession. If the volume rebound is stronger or earlier than expected or the crew recall rate lower than expected, it’s game over. This, broadly, explains the 2022 service crisis. In December, Norfolk Southern introduced a more conservative crew management strategy where future furloughs will be substantially less, with surplus crews sent to training to learn to be engineers until redeployment. This was an elegant solution we hoped would promulgate through the industry. Has CSX adopted a similar strategy?”

“This is a concept we’ve talked about at CSX for some time,” Boychuk answered. “I’ve spoken about how critical it is for us to

Obuild up our train and engine workforce and, just as important, make sure that we are prepared with the resources to handle all the traffic that we know comes back to us on a market upturn.

“We actively manage our T&E employees to deliver the best possible performance of the railroad over the long term. We re-started engineer training this year and will continue to do so. We have offered relocation packages to some employees to work at locations where we continue to hire and have the need for more people.

“We also dive into the causes of lost crew time. We run a balanced plan, so we should have minimal crews taxiing from one location to another to be in place for a train. Any extra crew we use, whether it is a recrew, a yard extra or an extra local, are reviewed throughout the day by the network center and the field ops team. We also closely measure the amount of time our crews are spending in a hotel. If we see a location where crews are spending too much time away from their home terminal, we dig in and find out what we need to adjust so our people can be turned back faster and get back home.

“If we face a situation where we temporarily have surplus crews, we can always pull back our hiring pipeline. Keep in mind that we have been seeing a 10% attrition rate across the board. At the same time, we will not create jobs just to keep people busy. This would take a step backwards with the progress that has been made over the past six years.”

From where I sit, this looks like a solid, longterm approach. Keep up the good work, CSX!

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GOOD SIGNS FOR THE BROADER ECONOMY

“Total originated carloads on U.S. railroads rose 0.8% in May 2023 over May 2022, their third year-over-year gain in the first five months of 2023. Total carloads averaged 225,851 per week in May, down fractionally from the average for March and April,” the Association of American Railroads reported last month. “In May, 9 of the 20 carload categories we track had carload gains for U.S. railroads, led by motor vehicles and parts (May 2023 was the best month since September 2020); crushed stone and sand (May was the best month since August 2019); and petroleum products. Carloads of industrial products—a combination of seven key industrial carload categories—rose 5.1% in May thanks mainly to autos and crushed stone and sand. This category generally falls sharply during a recession, so the fact that it’s growing now is a good sign for the broader economy. U.S. intermodal originations in May 2023 were down 11.1% from May 2022, intermodal’s 15th straight year-over-year decline.”

Railroad employment, Class I linehaul carriers, MAY 2023

(% change from MAY 2022)

TRAFFIC ORIGINATED CARLOADS

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 122,391 % CHANGE FROM MAY 2022: +5.72%

Transportation (train and engine)

52,043 (+8.25%)

Executives, Officials and Staff Assistants

8,167 (+6.24%)

Professional and Administrative

10,089 (+5.72%)

Maintenance-of-Way and Structures

28,909 (+1.92%)

Maintenance of Equipment and Stores

18,267 (+4.94%)

Transportation (other than train & engine)

4,916 (+4.75%)

Source: Surface Transportation Board

Source: Rail Time Indicators, Association of American Railroads

TOTAL North American CARLOADS, MAY 2023 VS. MAY 2022

1,649,6571,636,137

Short Line And Regional Traffic Index

TOTAL U.S. Carloads and intermodal units, 2014-2023 (in millions, year-to-date through MAY 2023, SIX-WEEK MOVING AVERAGE)

STB Rules in NTEC vs. BNSF Service Case

THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD (STB) ON JUNE 23 ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION requiring BNSF this year to transport 4.2 million tons of coal from Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC’s (NTEC) Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Mont., to the Westshore Terminals export facility in British Columbia, Canada. The mine is solely served by BNSF. STB is also requiring the Class I to transport an additional one million tons this year as trainsets and crews become available.

STB explained that its order effectively requires BNSF to move 23 trains of NTEC’s coal per month beginning immediately, and an additional six trains per month when more trainsets and crew become available. The agency said it also ordered BNSF and NTEC to file weekly status reports during the pendency of the proceeding. Those reports will include the number of trains moved, BNSF’s efforts to secure additional crews, and both parties’ efforts to obtain more trainsets.

NTEC on April 14, 2023, filed an application seeking an emergency service order pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 11123. In addition, or alternatively, it sought a preliminary injunction under 49 U.S.C. § 1321(b)(4). NTEC asked the STB to direct BNSF “to restore and maintain adequate coal transportation service” from its Spring Creek Mine to the Westshore Terminals facility.

In a separate docket, NTEC filed a related complaint and petition for declaratory order alleging that BNSF breached its common carrier obligation, failed to provide adequate car service, and engaged in unreasonable practices with respect to the transportation at issue. On May 10, the STB held an oral argument in the proceeding, which followed an April 27 pre-argument conference with the parties.

In announcing its decision, the STB said it found, by a vote of three-to-two, that “NTEC prevailed on the four-part test for granting injunctive relief.” Specifically, the STB reported finding “that NTEC was highly likely to succeed on the merits of its claim that BNSF violated its statutory common carrier obligation to transport the volume of coal tendered by NTEC. On this

prong, the Board found that NTEC’s request for service was reasonable, in light of BNSF’s historical performance, and factual statements in BNSF’S pleadings and at oral argument that BNSF has the capacity to provide the minimum service requested by NTEC.” STB said it also found that “NTEC was likely to suffer irreparable harm, such as significant damage to its reputation as a dependable supplier in the global coal marketplace, which cannot be remedied by money damages. The Board found that balancing the needs of other BNSF customers did not weigh against an injunction because the record establishes that BNSF can comply with the injunction and still meet the needs of other shippers. Finally, the Board found that an injunction serves the public interest because NTEC has shown that it plays a critical role in the Navajo Nation’s economy. The Board further acknowledged that there is a public interest in accessing the rail network.”

“The common carrier obligation is a core tenet of the Board’s regulation of the freight railroad industry and is a pillar of the railroads’ responsibility to our country’s economy,” STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman said. “This decision reflects the majority’s finding that the common carrier obligation requires a railroad to provide service on a customer’s request that is within the railroad’s capacity to provide.”

Oberman added, as the STB said it has previously held: “The common carrier duty reflects the well-established principle that railroads ‘are held to a higher

standard of responsibility than most private enterprises.’”

Board members Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz dissented with separate expressions.

“The Board Democratic majority of Chairman Martin J. Oberman, Robert E. Primus and Karen J. Hedlund appear to be putting pedal to the metal to articulate the railroads’ not well-defined-by-statute common carrier obligation—a goal Oberman has long promised,” commented Railway Age Capitol Hill Contributing Editor Frank N. Wilner, a former STB Chief of Staff and author of the book Railroads & Economic Regulation, scheduled for August publication by Simmons-Boardman Books, a Railway Age sister company. “The Board Republican minority of Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz, in lengthy dissents, consider this case a hastily constructed and weak scaffolding on which to more fully define the common carrier obligation.

“The minority views four flaws in the majority’s split-vote opinion, which well might encourage BNSF to challenge it in federal court:

“1. The majority appears to rely on draft contract language and unfinalized contract negotiations to issue the preliminary injunction.

“2. If there is, indeed, reputational harm to plaintiffs, as alleged, it likely can be quantified in a separate action pending in a Montana state court, meaning the majority’s determination of irreparable injury required to justify a preliminary injunction is suspect—and certainly so if monetary damages can be established and paid by BNSF.

“3. Although BNSF may itself have created the crew-availability service problem, it is not established that BNSF could not, absent this preliminary injunction, transport by year’s end—still more than six months away—and on a reasonably distributed schedule, the cited 4.2 million tons of coal.

“4. The majority may be over-reaching the Board’s statutory authority by attempting to define a contract obligation, which, under provisions of the 1980 Staggers Rail Act, are exempt from economic regulation and matters for the courts.”

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(ENR) has signed two contracts worth more than €1 billion with ŠKODA GROUP to refurbish and maintain at least 280 diesel-electric locomotives. The contracts mark Škoda’s first entry into an African market. The first is for the overhaul of locomotives over nine years, followed by a second contract for full-service maintenance for a period of up to 15 years. Škoda said most of the refurbishment work will be carried out in Egypt, which will support transfer of skills and include positions for local employees in all production roles. To start the project, two prototype locomotives will be modernized at Škoda’s production and service site at Šumperk, Czech Republic. The remaining locomotives will then be overhauled and maintained in Egypt.

G&W: ‘Pre-Owned’ Wabtec Power

Wabtec will deliver 69 “certified pre-owned” locomotives this year to six of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.’s U.S. subsidiaries in a deal that includes an extended warranty. The order for Buffalo & Pittsburgh; Chicago, Ft. Wayne & Eastern; Connecticut Southern; Indiana & Ohio; New England Central; and Providence & Worcester comprises 35 Dash 9s and 34 Dash 8s; their addition will grow G&W’s fleet of Wabtec units to more than 100. Delivery will begin immediately and will wrap up by December, according to the manufacturer. Wabtec described its certified pre-owned program as providing small railroads and industrial manufacturers “a range of high-performance locomotives that are equipped with original design specifications, maintenance records and operational histories.” The locomotives are certified through a “rigorous 275-point inspection process to ensure each is roadworthy and meets its standards.”

To date, Wabtec has sold more than 210 locomotives to eight customers through the program, which includes Dash 8-32Bs, Dash 8-40Bs, Dash 8-40C/CWs, and Dash 9-44CWs.

NORTH AMERICA

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY

(CPKC) and CSX announced last month a planned joint venture for the development and building of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) locomotive conversion kits for diesel-electric locomotives. As an initial step in the collaboration, CSX said it plans to convert one of its diesel locomotives using an HFC conversion kit developed by CPKC. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, W. Va., locomotive shop. According to the Class I’s, nearly the entire freight locomotive fleet of all railway operators in North America consists of diesel-powered units, representing the industry’s most significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “Rail has an important role to play in a lower carbon economy, and the industry needs a long-term, effective alternative fuel solution,” CPKC and CSX said. In December 2020, Canadian Pacific (CP) announced plans to develop North America’s first line-haul HFC locomotive by retrofitting a diesel-electric unit with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive’s electric traction motors. The prototype, designed and built by in-house CP engineers, made its

first movement under its own power in late 2021. By the end of 2022, the locomotive had made its first revenue moves and now has accumulated more than 1,000 miles of testing in revenue service. CPKC has deployed a second HFC locomotive for testing in terminal operations, a program expansion supported by funding awarded by EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALBERTA and the GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LOW CARBON ECONOMY FUND. The second hydrogen locomotive is expected to enter service later in 2023.

METROLINX has selected BOWMANVILLE CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS (BCP), a joint venture of LEDCOR CMI LTD. and DRAGADOS CANADA INC., as construction manager for the Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend the GO Transit Lakeshore East Line nearly 12 miles past its current service terminus in Oshawa. The agency is projecting 17,000 daily trips on the extension by 2041, “connecting more of Durham Region to fast twoway, all-day rail service, helping get customers where they need to go easier than ever before.”

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Crew-Size Edicts Threaten Small Railroads

How many crew members are required to operate a freight train safely? e two federal agencies most quali ed to answer objectively are in doubt.

e National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said “there is insu cient data to demonstrate that accidents are avoided by having a second quali ed person in the [locomotive] cab.” e Federal Rail road Administration (FRA) said it lacked “reliable or conclusive statistical data” linking crew size to safety. Yet 13 states, relying primarily on anecdotal evidence, have enacted laws mandating two-person crews, with the list expected to grow owing to labor union lobbying.

While these state laws do not currently a ect Class I railroads with collective bargain ing agreements (CBAs) specifying, for now, two-person crews, many CBAs are ripe for renegotiation. e more immediate threat of state law mandates is to the economic health of the nation’s 600-plus Class II (regional) and Class III (short line) railroads. e American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association estimates 400 small railroads now operate some trains engineer-only in the cab, with 100 not using dedicated ground-based support (conductor in a following truck, voice elec tronics or remote control).

Requiring small railroads to hire a second crew member absent compelling safety justi cation would illogically erode already thin pro t margins and out public policy intended to foster and preserve privatesector rail operations in areas otherwise served only by truck. Small railroads succeed only through diligent cost control and operational exibility as they lack the market power and economies of scale and density enjoyed by Class I’s.

Forcing small railroads to hire redundant employees risks discouraging future capital investment that in the past rehabilitated thousands of miles of dilapidated track jettisoned by Class I’s, and would under mine a competitive small-railroad freightrate structure essential to retaining and growing carload tra c.

Signi cantly, small railroads, respon sible for maintenance and renewal of their

privately owned rights-of-way, compete against truckers utilizing government constructed and maintained highways, and who underpay their user-charge cost respon sibility for the pavement and bridge damage

Regional Indiana Rail Road (INRD), which also operates in Illinois and has oneperson crew operations with an exemplary safety record, successfully challenged in federal court the Illinois crew size mandate, which may explain why other states haven’t enforced their crew size laws. Road v. Illinois Commerce Commission, 576 F. Supp. 3d 571 (N.D. Ill. 2021)].

INRD contended that the Illinois statute is preempted by federal laws—the 1970 Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA), the 1973 Regional Rail Reorganization (3-R) Act and the 1995 ICC Termination Act (ICCTA)— that speak to nationally uniform laws and regulations so as not unnecessarily to burden interstate commerce. e court focused only on the 3-R Act in striking down the Illinois statute.

e court ruled Congress intended the 3-R Act to solve a rail crisis in the Northeast and Midwest—its keystone the successful creation of an economically viable Conrail— by restricting, then, and now, 17 states (including Illinois), the District of Colum bia and portions of contiguous states (“the region”) from “requiring any railroad in the region to sta crews of a speci ed size.”

Whether more than 250 other small railroads operating in the 3-R Act-de ned region are similarly insulated could depend

on other federal court interpretations as the INRD decision was speci c to Illinois state law. As for some 350 small railroads outside the 3-R Act de ned region, federal courts would be asked to focus on the FRSA and/ or ICCTA. (Some railroads have operations in both the 3-R Act region and outside it.)

All state crew-size laws will be expressly preempted, however, if Congress or the FRA impose a uniform nationwide rule, which similarly threatens small railroad survival.

A two-crew-member mandate moving through Congress for now makes no mention of small railroads and appears aimed at sheltering rail labor from collec tively bargaining over crew size.

Separately, the FRA says it will promul gate before March 2024 a nationwide minimum crew size regulation, with speculation it will provide case-by-case exceptions for small railroads, with the carrier bearing the burden of proof.

Railroads large and small oppose federal and state mandates as, historically, crew size has been determined on unionized railroads through collective bargaining, and on non-union railroads through collaboration with operating employees to assess safety and customer service factors.

FRANK N. WILNER Contributing Editor

Forcing small railroads to hire redundant employees risks discouraging future capital investment that in the past rehabilitated thousands of miles of dilapidated track jettisoned by Class I’s.”

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IN THE CLEAR?

BY WILLIAM C. VANTUONO, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Don’t take at face value anything appearing so far this year in the general media about the freight rail industry. Yes, we have problems to be solved (and we’re addressing them). Who doesn’t? Yes, tra c is down, but tra c is cyclical, as is the economy. e public has been buying into the dissonant racket produced by tone-deaf, self-serving politicians, at all levels, instead of the facts. Special-interest groups continue their ceaseless attacks: “Railroads are unsafe. Greedy. Uncaring. Terrible places to work. Poor service providers. In need of more regulation. Blah blah blah ...”

It’s mostly noise. È principalmente un mucchio di sciocchezze, or as my Uncle Alberto liked to say, “a bunch of balle (malarkey).” Are we beating ourselves up to appease those beating up on us? If so, it’s time to start saying (respectfully, of course), “Hey, wait a minute. Look at the facts. Here is the truth. Stop poking us in the eye with a sharp stick, and remove the log from yours.”

Example: e Surface Transportation Board over the past 29 quarters (1Q161Q23) registered 10,740 “Informal Service Complaints,” which incorporate all types (phone calls, letters, emails, etc.), do not involve a formal ling with a corresponding docket number, and are usually

addressed through mediation. at’s an average of 370 per quarter, or 124 per month, in round numbers.

STB “Railroad Service Issues,” which involve a formal ling requiring both parties to respond, averaged 30 per quarter, or 10 per month. Divide this gure by the average number of U.S. Class I freight train starts per month (based on Association of American Railroads data)—150,000— and you get 0.00007. at’s a rounding error.

So, the answer to “is railroad service poor?” is “no,” based on the number of formal, docketed complaints.

e same goes for safety. We all know the statistics, as AAR tells it: “ anks in part

You might call 2023’s first half a perfect storm, the historic CPKC merger the one calm, hopeful spot in a churning ocean of troubles. But nothing lasts forever. There are strong examples of service recovery. Is it “clear track ahead” for the railroads?

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to multi-layered inspection practices, FRA data show that the past decade has been the safest ever for railroads, with the Class I railroads’ main line train accident rate down 44% and the equipment-caused accident rate down 21%.”

Let’s dig a little deeper and take a look at some HBD (hot bearing detector) data. HBDs suddenly became the poster child following Norfolk Southern’s East Palestine accident—you know, the railroad-caused National Dystopian Nightmare that all people living within 10 miles of a railroad track must fear.

In March, Railway Age obtained the following 2022 statistics for NS on HBD readings and resulting actions:

• 2.2 billion: Number of bearing temperature readings sent to NS headquarters in 2022.

• 618: Number of times an HBD triggered a train crew to stop the train.

• 353: Number of times the issue was resolved and the train proceeded.

• 181: Number of times equipment was damaged and the issue was resolved.

• 84: Number of times an overheated bearing was discovered and the car was removed from the train.

• 876: Number of times trending analysis at the wayside detector help desk stopped a train before an alarm went off.

• 158: Number of times a car was removed

from the train due to trending analysis.

• 308: Number of times a car was inspected and no issue was discovered.

• 14: Average number of miles between HBDs.

So, in 2022, NS removed 242 cars from trains due to roller bearing heat problems. Divide that number by 2.2 billion temperature readings (every wheelset on every train that operated on the entire NS system in 2022), and you get 0.000001. at makes the odds of an East Palestine-type derailment (one caused by a roller bearing failure) literally one in a million. is doesn’t make the accident and its e ect on the community something to dismiss. It is, however, very clear proof that those who preach railroads are unsafe really don’t know what they’re talking about.

AAR LINES ON LABOR

As to the skilled people who operate and maintain our national network, their situation has been improving. “It has been six months since the last round of national collective bargaining concluded, and while this process was undeniably challenging, the results were resoundingly positive, with further progress continuing to this day,” AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies recently noted. “In the end, rail management and labor agreed to historic deals that included a 24% wage increase,

best-in-class health care and a path to make meaningful progress in creating more predictable, scheduled work shifts for many freight rail employees.

“Railroading is tough, essential work that keeps our nation moving and must be done in person regardless of the weather or global pandemics. Like other American workers, employee priorities evolved in the face of COVID-19, bringing sickness bene ts into the spotlight during the round’s nal days.

“At the close of the national round, railroads committed to continuing work with their unions to make further progress on quality-of-life matters at the local level. In the months since railroads and their unions have come to the table to ink agreements that do just that. Today, railroads have reached new paid sick leave agreements to cover a majority of their employees.

“Here are the details: Since the conclusion of the national bargaining round in late 2022, 40 new sick leave agreements have been reached across the National Carriers’ Conference Committee carriers with all unions, 10 of which did not previously have a set number of traditional paid sick days. As of May 24, most of the unions at the NCCC carriers, representing 57% of all cra employees, now have paid sick leave days in addition to pre-existing short- and long-term paid sickness bene ts already in e ect across the industry. While not all

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agreements are the same, they are all the result of bargaining, just as they should be. Moreover, in collaboration with their labor unions, multiple railroads have also moved the ball forward to give operating cra employees greater scheduling predictability, making signi cant improvements on work-life balance priorities. Without a doubt, there is more work to do. Yet this recent progress, along with last year’s landmark national agreement, re ects the value rail employees provide as they safely deliver goods to customers and communities across the country every day of the year.

“ ese positive developments are supported by employment data, as the total Class I employment in April 2023 reached 121,391, marking an impressive 8.2% increase since January 2022 and the highest level since April 2020.”

TD COWEN INSIGHT

TD Cowen’s rail analysts, led by Railway Age Wall Street Contributing Editor Jason Seidl, o er the following analysis on the potential impact of pending rail legislation and STB actions:

“In the near term, U.S. Class I’s are facing two major regulatory themes of relevance to investors: reciprocal switching and railway safety. Reciprocal switching rules, likely to be nalized in the near term, should be a negative for the U.S. Class I stocks, in our view, but are a 2025 and beyond story.

e remedy, aimed at boosting competition, involves a rail carrier performing a short-haul move for its captive shipper and handing the freight over to a competitor for the long-haul move. While reciprocal switching rules have been in the spotlight at the STB for a long time and investors have known that these regulations are in the works, the potential impacts to Class I earnings have largely been le unquanti ed.

“Our estimates suggest that a –2% to –9% annualized EPS impact range will be realized over a multi-year period likely starting in late 2024 or 2025. ree things in the proposed rules can move the needle on impacts: 1) interchange radius, 2) whether the ruling o ers blanket accessibility as opposed to restrictions to certain locations, and 3) whether the ruling species a di erent mileage range on East vs. West to account for lower density on the Western network.

“At a recent Fireside Chat, STB Chair Marty Oberman noted that the STB continues to work ‘feverishly’ on reciprocal switching rules, suggesting to us that a proposed rule is highly likely to be announced by the end of the year. A rule proposal is not a nal act of approval, as it will be followed by a comment period, the duration of which will be set at the discretion of the Board. Oberman’s commentary indicated that strong opposition to proposed rules typically prompts multiple rounds of comments. is is likely to be the case with reciprocal switching rules, leading us to believe that though a proposed rule is on the near-term horizon, switching is nonetheless a 2025 and beyond story.

“Our discussions with Class I management teams suggest that new switching rules are unlikely to prompt signi cant capital expenditures, unless uniquely called out in legislation, as volumes at individual facilities are typically not su cient to justify the investments, which may result in declining service quality. As a result, we believe our 30% estimate, which is limited to carloads that are already close to interchange facilities, is a reasonable upper bound for shipper eligibility. Our proprietary survey results suggest that 72% of shippers support the rules with 87% of shippers expecting a decline in their rates due to increased competition among carriers. We believe top-line implications would take a few years to materialize based on our analysis of Canada’s experience with extended interswitching from 2014-17, in which grain shippers only began availing interchanges in 2016.

“Following East Palestine, legislators put forward bills aiming to improve rail safety standards, with the Railway Safety Act, originated in the Senate, gaining the most traction. e bill includes a wide range of measures, some with tenuous connections with the recent derailment, and will likely be rationalized over the course of discussion in Congress. Elements of the bill germane to the derailment include: 1) HBD standards and installation mandates, and 2) expedited DOT-117 tank car phase-in. We do not expect HBD installation mandates to amount to signi cant capex outlay for the Class I’s.

“We see new rail safety regulations as a potential minor headache for railcar lessors and largely a net-neutral for railcar manufacturers. We are keeping our eyes on other

potential safety regulations. HBDs are not the only changes we expect in terms of new safety regulations. e current rail safety bill is likely to change from its current format. We are keeping a ‘close eye’ on it but do remain concerned with the mandatory two-man crew provision. Our issue with this proposed mandate is that it handcu s the industry in competing with autonomous trucks, who in many states are being assisted by the legislative process.

“More broadly, we believe the STB will continue to be actively involved in competition-enhancing regulation over the next ve years. Oberman noted that rules on bottleneck segments and the development of new shipper-appropriate service metrics are additional focus points. If Oberman is reappointed to another ve-year term at the end of December, which is likely in our view, we believe the STB’s focus on enhancing competition among the Class I’s will remain robust. Indeed, it is likely that further regulation will negatively impact railroad earning power beyond 2024 to some extent.

“Most recently, congestion in the a ermath of pandemic-related disruption drew signi cant complaints from shippers regarding service quality. e STB drew attention to labor problems at the Class I’s and urged them to rebalance their resourcing to adequately meet demand. In April 2022, the STB summoned rail executives to an unprecedented two-day hearing to explain the causes of poor service. e STB subsequently required the Class I’s to submit detailed service recovery plans to the Board including service KPI targets and pathways to achieving them with a focus on rehiring. According to the relevant docket, the STB chose to give Class I’s the chance to demonstrate how they would ‘resolve the service problems themselves,’ which in turn ‘minimizes the need for further regulatory intervention.’ Nonetheless, the Board disclosed that it may levy nes of up to $8,736 per violation per day, adjustable for in ation, if it deemed Class Is’ plans insufcient to rectify service problems.

“In our view, STB pressure played an assistive role in prompting rehiring e orts at the Class I’s. Reliable service is key to Class I long-term plans to e ect greater truck to rail freight conversions, and rehiring would have naturally emerged as a signi cant priority in response to the congestion. STB

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oversight of Class I service quality should continue to be assistive and transparencyfocused in nature as opposed to punitive.”

CSX SETS AN EXAMPLE

Following the arrival of new President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, the CSX operating team, led by Executive Vice President Operations Jamie Boychuk, has posted industry-leading service metrics. Loop Capital Managing Director Rick Paterson recently conducted an extensive interview with Boychuk, highlights of which follow.

PATERSON: It’s inarguable that CSX engineered the best recovery following its operational in ection last July. Current service is close to best-ever. How did the operating team achieve this?

BOYCHUK: e key was to continue to operate our balanced operating plan. As we improved our active T&E headcount, we saw clear improvement in our overall ability to run the plan, which is much more than just managing the time it takes a train to get from point A to point B. e plan starts at the

car level. e amount of time between a car arriving and departing a terminal is crucial for the uidity of every location on our network. ere are standards on the amount of time from arrival to hump/switch; switch to outbound track; and outbound track to depart. Being able to consistently meet these standards is a big key to our success, and having enough crew capacity has been a key factor. Last year, the situation was at a point that we were hiring at all locations. Now, thanks to the e orts of so many people across our company, we are in a better place where we can concentrate our hiring more selectively on certain pockets across our railroad. It’s also important to recognize the positive impact of the e orts we’ve been making with our ONE CSX initiative to build an even more e ective workplace culture. Over this past year, we’ve adjusted our attendance policies, and CSX was the leader in reaching agreements on sick pay. We still have a long way to go, but our leadership team strongly believes that our people perform better when they feel valued and respected and have a

better quality of life.

PATERSON: Given the recent spate of meltdowns within the industry, we’ve all been painfully reminded that strong Class I rail service is a rare and valuable commodity. It’s easy to lose, and when it’s gone it’s a long, hard road to get it back. It’s also proven to be very di cult for any Class I to run consistently well for extended periods of time (multiple consecutive years for example). Given CSX is now at the top of the service mountain, what, speci cally, is the operating team doing that is new or di erent from the past in order to entrench and institutionalize service resiliency so that the 2022 meltdown proves to be its last meltdown? Put another way, what changes are being made that should give customers con dence that good CSX service is here to stay?

BOYCHUK: Running the plan at CSX is here to stay. Sticking to the principles of scheduled railroading, executing the plan, analyzing the plan, making tweaks to the plan as necessary, then executing the plan again is a cycle that we are constantly

running. e operating team understands that this daily execution is of utmost importance. An analogy of a successful football team: At the start of the season, the coaching sta has a game plan. e plan is communicated and practiced by the team. e team is united and understands the plan. Every member must be running the same plan on every play. Over time, as the team progresses through the season and studies game lm, the game plan may need to be tweaked. e coaches adjust the game plan, communicate this to the team, and the team practices and executes. Overall, running the plan allows for recovery and resiliency. e assets (crew, power, cars) get back into cycle and will again allow the team to execute, analyze, and tweak if necessary. CSX has been able to leverage the importance of the operating plan to allow the scheduling of track maintenance. Our consistency allows our track forces to operate all hours of the day, taking advantage of windows to get maintenance accomplished.

PATERSON: In terms of operational

philosophy, there seems to be a spectrum of views on whether to, at one extreme, schedule as much of the tra c as possible to maximize network predictability, and at the other end of the spectrum hold trains—particularly bulk—to maximize for train length and tonnage and minimize train starts. Where is CSX operations on this issue?

BOYCHUK: Do not hold for tonnage. is creates more of a problem, and a balanced network is immediately thrown out the window. It also takes away the discipline that is built into a railroad. In our terminals, our yardmasters and yard crews need to be building the same trains and operating the same plan every day. Blocks of cars move from the same track to the same outbound train every day. Holding tra c will cause disruptions to the planned activities inside every yard and put trains out of slot on the line of road. Maximizing trains for length or tonnage will have a major negative impact on any exibility for future growth. It will cause imbalances to the network and drive the need to add train starts.

PATERSON: Should railroads that are not running well adopt more of a scheduled philosophy, and then get more creative with holding for tonnage on a higher proportion of train starts as they run better and become more operationally adept?

BOYCHUK: We believe strongly in running a railroad that operates 24x7 with an operating plan considered sacred by the operations team. It can be debated how often you need to show up at a customer facility, the way a train is built or blocked, or the number of hump and switching yards required, but adoption of a 24x7 operating plan that looks the same every day is fundamental. There will be disruptions, but the plan must still be operated repeatedly. Having the right amount of assets on the network (both physical and human) allows for the operation of a realistic and achievable plan, which also helps to drive customer satisfaction and allows for a favorable work environment for our employees.

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• AutomaticCalibration

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• Loggers –Daily, Event and I/O

• Electronic Track Blocking

• AEI Integration and List Verification

• Remote Diagnostics

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• Realtime status of all yard devices

• Logger –Daily,Event and I/O

• Individual Switch Control

• State-of-the-art Lightning Protection

• Graphic Playback

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, switch and track occupancy detection using wheel detectors. Provides data essential for maintaining a High Performance yard.

sophisticated reporting tool to simplify troubleshooting, analyze yard Reviewing Up-to -the-minute historical performance.

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL (AND RAIL) GETS THE GREASE

BY CAROLINA WORRELL, SENIOR

Lubrication and its high-tech equivalent, friction management, are important elements of the wheel/rail interface. Many wayside and onboard deployment methods are available. Suppliers RBL Inc./Robolube; MPL Innovations, Inc.; Loram Technologies, Inc.; L.B. Foster; Shell & Whitmore Reliability Solutions, LLC (SWRS); SKF USA Inc.; and TRAC Lubricants & Coatings LLC shared how they are helping freight and passenger rail maximize safety and performance with lubrication/friction management programs while reducing costs.

RBL INC./ROBOLUBE

“Current market conditions have been

favorable for the track lubrication sector,” Manager of Railroad Sales Christian Pieper tells Railway Age. “With rising fuel cost and more emphasis on safety on the rail and the communities they serve, there is ever more need to protect rail and its assets.”

e Robolube R2K is RBL’s latest technology in wayside lubrication. With the R2K, RBL says it has a fully heated system all the way to the application nozzle. e R2K has no train contact, so RBL can mount it at the apex of the curve for bi-directional tra c, where solid ange contact is occurring. is, the company says, allows RBL to achieve almost complete grease consumption by wheels, virtually eliminating casto , lubrication ine ciencies and grease consumption.

RBL is applying 1.3 ounces of grease per

train and laying a precise bead of grease at the gauge corner of the high rail. In recent testing of Robolube R2K on a Class I main line, the company installed a wheel count sensor to test and gather data for comparison to current systems. Over a ve-day period, 64,000 axles were counted. e existing lubricator unit application rate at this site was four- hs of a pound per 400 axles grease consumption, per information provided by the railroad, which amounts to 120 pounds of grease over the 64,000-axle timeframe.

According to RBL, the Robolube R2K Wayside Lubricator in this same scenario used only 10 pounds of grease per the 64,000-axle count. is, RBL says, is 11.9 times less grease used on track with Robolube’ s wayside applicator, along with a

Wayside or onboard, methods and materials vary, but they all have the same objectives.

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MPL worked with researchers at Kansas State University to study a wide range of commercially available biopolymer and vegetable oil lubricants.

L.B. Foster FM - MC-5 Applicator Bar

favorable environmental impact, less waste and money saved. In grease savings alone, the ROI for the cost di erence of a Robolube R2K unit, in lieu of current lubrication systems in use, is less than one year.

Last year RBL introduced its new automated Switch Plate Lubricator. “ ere is a current need for railroads across the nation to mitigate service interruptions and down time due to non-switch activation,” said Pieper. “With our advanced technology, we can lubricate switch plates automatically utilizing switch point actuation. is eliminates the need for hand greasing on turnouts, crossovers, and yard switches.”

With Robolube Industries’ patent pending technology, the company says it heats the grease all the way to the designated switch plate application point. Features include user preference grease output, 20-gallon heated grease reservoir, long re ll intervals, elimination of monthly lubrication by eld forces and minimal maintenance. With live time updates and diagnostics, this is a “game changer” for the industry for switch plate lubrication, Pieper said. “You can lubricate from 10 to 28 switch plates depending on your turnout size and necessities.”

MPL INNOVATIONS, INC.

MPL Innovations continues to promote its biodegradable and renewable solid polymer lubricant for the rail industry with proven fuel saving and wear reduction benets, the company tells Railway Age. e patented NatureBlend formulation uses a

combination of renewable and biodegradable polymers and vegetable oil to provide wheel ange lubrication for the rail industry.

MPL has been supplying solid lubricants to the rail industry for more than 20 years and worked closely with its customers to develop a green solution for wheel and rail lubrication. MPL worked with researchers at Kansas State University to study a wide range of commercially available biopolymers and vegetable oils to identify a combination that would provide “an improved level of lubrication and meet the requirements of the rail industry for wheel ange lubrication.”

e material meets the UNI 16028 standard for solid polymer lubricants and has been extensively tested in multiple labs and on the rails. Multiple rounds of testing at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo., demonstrated the materials’ ability to reduce wheel/rail friction and fuel consumption, MPL said.

According to MPL, the goal of developing this product was to “maximize the bene t to the rail industry, while at the same time, developing a formulation that is both environmentally friendly and renewable to minimize the carbon footprint of the rail lubricant.” e solid stick formulation, MPL says, decreases the amount of contamination created using greases and oils and ensures that lubrication is provided directly to the intended point of use. e formulation travels through direct contact and ensures that only the surfaces being engaged are those being lubricated. is, the

company adds, minimizes consumption, as well as the mess and contamination associated with other types of rail lubrication.

As fuel prices increase, technologies capable of reducing friction and energy consumption continue to be in demand. “We continue to work with our customers to improve the e ectiveness of the lubricants and maximize the bene t they bring to the rail industry,” stated President Mike Mitrovich. “We currently produce the lubricants in full length sticks to ll the applicators with a single stick, as well as re ll sticks that are half the length and are designed to nest into the leading stick to hold in place and minimize material loss.”

LORAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

In 2022, Loram debuted an updated 25-gallon/200-pound wayside tank and a modular version accommodating up to 200 gallons/1,600 pounds. “Our R&D focus has always been to continue to optimize our existing product lines and design them to be more robust, reliable, and easier to install and maintain,” said Director of Management Bruce Wise, who added that “Class I’s tend to install their systems ‘out of face,’ where short line and regional railroads tend to focus on speci c curves or challenging areas where rail damage or track integrity is especially important.”

To ensure system uptime, remote monitoring use is growing, Wise said. “Our latest generations are highly reliable and require very little power. Traditionally, many of the

L.B. Foster; Loram Technologies, Inc.

Loram in 2022 debuted an updated 25-gallon, 200-pound wayside tank.

remote monitoring systems available were less reliable than the equipment they were monitoring. at is changing.”

L.B. FOSTER

“Freight railroads today are continuing to look to their friction management programs to maximize value in terms of fuel savings and extending rail life,” John Cotter, General Manager for Friction ManagementAmericas, told Railway Age. “As in ation continues to bite and with fuel one of the railroads’ largest expenses, our customers want to make sure that they’re leveraging their programs as much as possible.”

“Customers across the board are looking to improve e ciency and reduce downtime in their friction management programs,” Cotter said. “ at’s why interest in remote monitoring of lubrication and friction management equipment continues for validation of program performance.” Cotter adds that use of supplemental analysis tools, such as rail wear rate measurements, can also be used to validate performance.

In addition, a well-run friction management program can help railroads achieve their SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) emission reduction goals, as well as reduce the state of stress acting on their track infrastructure, which, from a safety perspective, can reduce track spreading and derailments, according to Cotter. “In today’s Big Data environment, we can take continuous geometry car data and accurately plot out the wear rate as a function of tonnage to demonstrate performance/ non-performance,” he said. “Remote performance monitoring can inform us as the operational status of the equipment,

but real-time measurement of rail wear can show if the whole friction management program, including equipment, consumables and routine maintenance, is protecting our customer’s vital assets.”

“On the transit side, I think we are continuing to see a return to normal,” Cotter added. “We’re not quite there yet in terms of tra c, which does in uence what

we see in terms of spending on consumables and friction management in general, but we are seeing a trend in the right direction to where we were pre-pandemic.”

L.B. Foster’s patented gauge face (GF) grease applicator bars combine e ective placement of lubricant to the gauge face/wheel ange interface with long life cycle value. With L.B. Foster’s patented

• Heavy and light field repair

• Wheel truing and Load Box services

• On-sight diesel engine, air brake, and electrical services

• Complete rewire and electrical upgrades

• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) installs

• Traction motor, power assembly, turbo, and prime mover change outs

• Scheduled services such as FRA required inspections, filter change outs and air brake work

SKF-Lincoln 200-pound system.

GREASEGUIDE™, MC-5 bars maximize grease pickup and carrydown while reducing waste.

SHELL & WHITMORE RELIABILITY SOLUTIONS, LLC (SWRS)

In April 2021, Shell and Whitmore formed a 50:50 joint venture, Shell & Whitmore Reliability Solutions, LLC, to provide an integrated portfolio of proprietary products for North American Class I, II and III railroads and U.S. mining companies (excluding quarries). Among them: rail curve greases, TOR (top-of-rail) friction

modi ers and switch lubricants, as well as mining lubricants, plus locomotive engine oil, traction motor bearing grease and journal bearing oil, according to Technical Sales Manager Rail Kevin Adkins.

SWRS says it is seeing Class I’s look to their friction management programs to save on fuel. Programs using TOR friction management, such as Shell Gadus TOR Armor, can help reduce fuel use, according to Adkins. Another area of interest: all-season rail curve grease. Use of Shell Gadus Rail Armor M and Shell Rail Gadus S3 eliminates the need for a seasonal changeout, and there is no need to adjust output for temperature swings, Adkins noted.

SKF USA INC.

SKF’s Lincoln wayside system utilizes precision metering devices, non-contact wheel sensors and a high-pressure pump capable of 5,000 PSI, which work together to ensure that the exact amount of lubricant is applied to the gauge face in predetermined intervals. e system is also capable of lubricating multiple railyard tracks with a single reservoir, pump and controller, reducing the overall reservoirs footprint required for the application. Remote monitoring has also been a feature of SKF’s Lincoln systems for years, providing instant updates on the health of the lubricator, according to Doug Conger, Director of Lubrication Engineering for North America.

“Customers o en request biodegradable lubricants to support environmental e orts,” Conger adds. “ e Lincoln wayside lubrication system can pump an NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute) Number 2 Consistency biogrease (the food analogy is peanut butter) and can also accommodate many types of curve greases that are used in the rail industry. e precise application of these greases greatly reduces spillage by enabling the wheels to pick up and transfer the grease down the rail.”

TRAC LUBRICANTS & COATINGS LLC

Yeadon, Pa.-based TRAC o ers ve switch plate lubricants, among which are the biodegradable Ultra Green and Ultra Glide, and a variety of rail/ ange lubricants. Winterized versions for applications in temperatures down to –30 to –40 degrees F are also available.

TRAC is now re ning an MOS2 (molybdenum disul de)-based dry lm lubricant for switch plates and rail anges to replace grease or other liquid lubricants. e company is also looking into another lm application for switch plates and curved rail that would blend MOS2 and water.

Whitmore® AccuTrack® is designed to help reduce rail wear and noise.

The Robolube R2K is RBL’s latest technology in wayside lubrication.

Industry leading technology including the non-cavitating PROTECTOR®X trackside unit

Extensive portfolio of rail curve greases & top-of-rail products

Services include maintenance, filling, monitoring, and program management oversight

Whether you’re looking at starting a Friction Management Program or optimizing an existing one, you can count on L.B. Foster to provide you with the expertise, equipment, consumables, service, and monitoring support to achieve your goals.

AILWAY G E

52ND ANNUAL ONE-STOP REFERENCE

CAR & LOCOMOTIVE REPAIR DIRECTORY

52nd Annual

Car and Locomotive Repair Directory

The following pages of the 52nd Annual Car & Locomotive Directory contain information about companies providing contract car and locomotive repair and support (component repair) services to the railroad industry. Companies advertising in this directory are in boldface.

P. CL3

Main offices

Listed alphabetically

P. CL12 P. CL19

Car shop listings

Listed geographically, with a breakdown of services rendered

Locomotive shops

Listed geographically, with a breakdown of services rendered support services

Listed alphabetically

To be included in the 2024 directory, please contact Railway Age Production Director Eduardo Castaner no later than June 15, 2024 at ecastaner@davisonpublishing.com; or contact your sales representative.

MAIN OFFICES

3M COMPANY - 3M Center 235-3A-09, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000, Tel: 651 733-3879, Fax: 651 733-5012, Toll Free: 800 553-1380, Web Site: www.3m.com/ tss, Abrasives, tapes, respirators and reflective markings for rail cars.

AEP - AMERICAN ELECTRICAL POWER HQ - 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2372, Tel: 614 716-1000, Web Site: www.aep.com, Shop(s) at Columbus, OH [C].

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - 1101 Bedford Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116, Tel: 816 471-2469, Fax: 816 2214504, E-mail: nkc@aitx.com, Web Site: www.aitx.com, Shop(s) at Hudson, CO [C], Tennille, GA [C], Emmetsburg, IA [C], Mounds, IL, Baton Rouge, LA [C], Gonzales, LA [C], Brookhaven, MS [C], Bude, MS [C], Hastings, NE [C], Sarnia, ON [C], Goodrich, TX [C], LaPorte, TX [C], Longview, TX [C], Point Comfort, TX [C].

ALSTOM - 1101 Rue Parent, SaintBruno, QC J3V 6E6, Tel: 514 441-2020, Web Site: www.alstom.com, Shop(s) at Sahagun, HGO [C], Grain Valley, MO [C], Plattsburgh, NY [C], Thunder Bay, ON [C], Pittsburgh, PA, La Pocatiere, QC [C].

ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - 641 Lexington Ave 28th Fl, New York, NY 10022, Tel: 212 692-5353, Web Site: www.alstom.com, Shop(s) at Calgary, AB [L], Hornell, NY [C].

AMERICAN AIR FILTER - 9920 Corporate Campus Dr Ste 2200, Louisville, KY 40223-5000, Tel: 502 637-0011, Toll Free: 866 201-1201, Web Site: www. aa ntl.com.

AMETEK - 100 East Erie St, Kent, OH 44240, Tel: 330 673-3452, Web Site: www.ametekdfs.com.

AMHERST INDUSTRIES OF PA, INC. - 3901 Nolt Rd, Landisville, PA 17538, Tel: 717 898-2271, Shop(s) at Landisville, PA [C].

AMICO - A GIBRALTAR INDUSTRIES COMPANY - 3245 Fayette Ave, PO Box 3928, Birmingham, AL 35208, Tel: 205 787-2611, Fax: 205 786-6527, Toll Free: 800 366-2642, Web Site: www. amicoglobal.com.

AMSTED RAIL - 311 S Wacker Dr Ste 5300, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 922-4501, Fax: 312 922-4502, Web Site: www.amstedrail.com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

AMTRAK - NATIONAL RAILROAD

PASSENGER CORP. - 60 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, Tel: 202 906-3771, Fax: 202 906-2911, Shop(s) at Los Angeles, CA [C], Oakland, CA [C], Washington, DC [C], Bear, DE [C], Wilmington, DE [C], Miami, FL [C], Sanford, FL [C], Chicago, IL [C], Beech Grove, IN [C], New Orleans, LA [C], Boston, MA [C], Long Island City, NY [C], Rensselaer, NY [C], Philadelphia, PA [C], Seattle, WA [C].

ANCAF S.A. DE C.V. - Vito Alessio Robles 166, Col Florida, Mexico City, DF 01030, Tel: 55 1085-0985, E-mail: info@ancaf.com, Web Site: www.ancaf. com, Freight Railcar Leasing, shop repairs, mobile repairs, we have 2 fully AAR certi ed shops to accommodate all our customer needs, including Tank Quali cations, interior linings (high bake) and, exterior painting. One shop is located in Gomez Palacio, Durango and the Other in La Granja, Veracruz., Shop(s) at Gomez Palacio, DGO [C], La Granja, VER [C].

ANGELTRAX - 119S Woodburn Dr, Dothan, AL 36305, Tel: 334 6924600, Fax: 334 692-4606, Toll Free: 800 673-1788, Web Site: www. angeltrax.com, AngelTrax is a leading designer, manufacturer and provider of high-de nition in-vehicle mobile surveillance for the student transit, mass transit, waste management, fleet, law enforcement & rail industries. AngelTrax drives the market with state-of-the-art products, including Vulcanâ„¢ Series MDVRs, patented Hybrid Componentâ„¢ MNVRs, IP cameras, high-de nition cameras, live view, live tracking, driver behavior management and patented Virtual Synchronized Mappingâ„¢ technology.

ARKANSAS & MISSOURI R.R. - 306 E Emma, Springdale, AR 72764, Tel: 479 751-8600, Fax: 479 751-2225, Toll Free: 800 687-8600, Web Site: www. amrailroad.com, Shop(s) at Fort Smith, AR, Springdale, AR [L], Purdy, MO.

ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS, LLC - 3042 Southcross Blce Ste 102, Rock Hill, SC 29730, Tel: 866 344-4887, Fax: 866 861-2835, E-mail: communications.information@ us.atlascopco.com, Web Site: www. atlascopco.us/en/compressors, Air Compressor, dryer & lter manufacturing and service.

AUTOMATED RAILROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS (ARMS) - 84 Hubble Dr Ste 500, O’Fallon, MO 63368-8708, Tel: 636 532-1144, E-mail: info@tpscrail. com, Web Site: www.tpscrail.com.

BBC FASTENERS INC - 4210 Shirley Ln, Alsip, IL 60803, Tel: 708 597-9100, Fax: 708 597-0423, Toll Free: 800 3231347, E-mail: bbcfast@aol.com, Web Site: www.bbcfasteners.com.

BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION - 175 Evans St, Brookville, PA 15825, Tel: 814 8492000, Fax: 814 849-2010, E-mail: info@brookvillecorp.com, Web Site: www.brookvillecorp.com, Shop(s) at Brookville, PA [L].

C.K. INDUSTRIES INC - 801 Warrenville Rd Ste 155, Lisle, IL 60532, Tel: 847 550-1853, Fax: 847 550-1854, E-mail: sales@ckrail.net, Web Site: www. ckindustries.net.

CAD RAILWAY INDUSTRIES LTD - 155 Montreal-Toronto, Lachine, QC H8S 1B4, Tel: 514 634-3131, Fax: 514 634-4280, E-mail: info@cadrail.ca, Web Site: www.cadrail.ca, True one stop Platform for all rolling stocks Maintenance and Re-manufacturing. (Passenger & Freight), Shop(s) at Lachine, QC [C][L].

CALDER DESIGN & MFG - 8849 Braesmont Dr Ste 231, Houston, TX 77096, Tel: 832 301-0781, E-mail: wheelsets@calderrail.com, Web Site: www.utccalder.com, Shop(s) at Houston, TX [C][L].

CAMERON - 441 Midland Ave, Red Deer, AL T4E 0A4, Tel: 403 406-4325, Web Site: www.slb.com.

CAPE FEAR RAILCAR SERVICES - 2504 Greensboro St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, Tel: 910 965-9035, E-mail: thompson@ capefearrailcar.com, Web Site: www. capefearrailcar.com, Shop(s) at Fayetteville, NC [C].

CATHCART RAIL - 8940 Lyra Dr Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43240, Tel: 380 390-2058, Web Site: www.cathcartrail.com, Shop(s) at Bakers eld, CA [C], Fresno, CA [C], McClellan, CA [C], Suisun, CA [C], Westley, CA [C], Manly, IA [C], Earl Park, IN [C], Je ersonville, IN [C], Shelburn, IN [C], Kansas City, MO [C], Bay St Louis, MS [C], Arden, NC [C], Bayshore, NY [C], Binghamton, NY [C], Falconer, NY [C], Glendale, NY [C], Syracuse, NY [C], Maumee, OH [C], Walbridge, OH [C], Darlington, SC [C], Lancaster, SC [C], Kingsport, TN [C], Knoxville, TN [C], Ogden, UT [C], Eleanor, WV [C], Keokuk, WV [C], Point Pleasant, WV [C].

CATTRON - 16401 Swingley Ridge Rd Ste 700, Chester eld, MO 63017, Tel: 636 898-6000, Fax: 636 898-6100, Web Site: www.cattron.com, Sales, installation and repair of radio remote controls for locomotive.

CENTURY GROUP INC. - 1106 W Napoleon, PO Box 228, Sulphur, LA 70664-0228, Tel: 800 527-5232, Alt Phone: 337 527-5266, E-mail: ladiv@centurygrp.com, Web Site: www.centurygrp.com, Railroad spill collection pans.

CF RAIL SERVICES - 425 N Martingale Rd 6th Fl, Shaumburg, IL 60173, Tel: 800 517-0455, E-mail: sales@ cfrailservices.com, Web Site: www. cfrailservices.com, Shop(s) at Macon, GA [C], East Chicago, IN [C], Meridian, MS [C].

CHICAGO FREIGHT CAR LEASING CO.425 Martingale Rd 6 Fl, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Tel: 847 318-8000, Fax: 847 318-8045, E-mail: bill.elwess@crdx. com, Web Site: www.crdx.com, Freight car leasing.

CIT RAIL RESOURCES - 30 S Wacker Dr #29, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 906-5700, Toll Free: 855 462-2652, Web Site: www.cit-rail.org, Smart railcar leasing and equipment nancing solutions to rail shippers & carriers. One of the nation’s leading providers of railcar leasing & nancing. Trusted Advisors.

CIVACON - 9393 Princeton-Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011, Tel: 513 8703100, Toll Free: 888 526-5627, E-mail: civacon.sales@opwglobal.com, Web Site: www.opwglobal.com/civacon, Shop(s) at Kansas City, MO.

CLARK FILTER - 3649 Hempland Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, Tel: 717 285-5941, Toll Free: 800 272-7537, Web Site: www. parker.com.

CLN INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL,INC.

- 2256 Ave de la Rotonde, Charny, QC

G6X 2L8, Tel: 418 832-4421, Fax: 418 832-4743, E-mail: pascalrobs@gmail. com, Web Site: www.clnindustries. com, Shop(s) at Charny, PQ [L].

COMET INDUSTRIES - 2405 Nicholson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120, Tel: 816 708-9088, E-mail: sales@cometind. com, Web Site: www.cometind.com.

CONTITECH USA, INC - 703 S ClevelandMassillon Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, Tel: 330 664-7000, Toll Free: 888 899-6354, Web Site: www.continental-industry. com, Suspension systems.

CRMS - 1700 W Irving Park Rd Ste 310, Chicago, IL 60613, Tel: 773 244-8340, Toll Free: 877 227-5207, E-mail: info@ crmsrail.com, Web Site: www.crmsrail. com, Shop(s) at Denver, CO [C], Cartersville, IL [C], Savannah, IL [C], El Dorado, KS [C].

CURRY RAIL SERVICES - 1477 DeGol Industrial Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Tel: 814 793-7245, Fax: 814 224-7459, E-mail: bperretta@curryrail.com, Web Site: www.curryrail.com, Curry Rail Services is an AAR M-1003 & ISO 9001 Certi ed shop. CRS is a manufacturer & repairer of freight cars & locomotive weldments.

DANELLA RENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. -

2290 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, Tel: 610 828-6200, Fax: 610 828-2260, E-mail: jbass@danella.com, Web Site: www.danella.com, Rental of vehicles and construction equipment.

DAYTON-PHOENIX GROUP - 1619

Kuntz Rd, Dayton, OH 45404, Tel: 800 657-0707, E-mail: service@daytonphoenix.com, Web Site: www.daytonphoenix.com, Building on 80 years of experience, no other company is more quali ed to repair or remanufacture your Air Conditioners, Grid Resistors, HVAC units, Valves, Motors, AC & DC Auxiliary Generators, Cab Mirrors, Visors, Toilets, Radiator and Cooling Fan Assemblies. We are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with multiple remote eld service locations in: Democrata, Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil, Dayton, OH, Gothenburg, NE, North Platte, NE., Harrisburg, PA, Houston, TX., Shop(s) at West Lafayette, IN [L], Gothenburg, NE, Dayton, OH.

DIAMOND WIRE SPRING - 1901 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, Tel: 800 816-5613, Fax: 412 821-2743, Alt Phone: 412 821-2703, E-mail: sales@diamondwirespring.com, Web Site: www.diamondwire.com.

DOUCET’S DIESEL SERVICE, INC. - 329 Hidden Hills Rd, PO Box 110 (Sunset, 70584), Arnaudville, LA 70512, Tel: 337 662-6020, Fax: 337 662-6021, E-mail: info@emdservice.com, Web Site: www. emdservice.com, On-site engine block repair and on-site overhauls., Shop(s) at Sunset, LA [L].

DRUMM INC - 5366 Este Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232, Tel: 513 6414141, Fax: 513 641-4362, E-mail: info@ tankcarcleaning.com, Web Site: www. tankcarcleaning.com, Mobile service by registered facilities., Shop(s) at Worthington, MN [C], Cincinnati, OH [C].

DYSOL DBA SOCOMORE - 5475 TX-114, Rhome, TX 76078, Tel: 817 335-1826, E-mail: csr-ca@socomore.com, Web Site: store-us.socomore.com, Shop(s) at Rhome, TX.

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES LP - 9701 E I-20 Access Rd, Eastland, TX 76448, Tel: 254 629-1718, Web Site: www.eaglerailcar.com, Shop(s) at Washington, IN, Cairo, OH [C], Elkhart, TX [C], Roscoe, TX [C], Wichita Falls, TX [C].

EAST TENNESSEE RAIL CAR SERVICES

INC. - PO Box 50923, Knoxville, TN 37950, Tel: 865 576-5838, Fax: 865 5766332, E-mail: cwilliamssouth@msn. com, Web Site: www.railcarservice. com, Shop(s) at Oak Ridge, TN [C][L].

EBENEZER RAILCAR SERVICES, INC.1005 Indian Church Rd, PO Box 363, West Seneca, NY 14224-0363, Tel: 716 674-5650, Fax: 716 674-8703, E-mail: info@ersindustries.com, Shop(s) at West Seneca, NY [C].

ELECTRO WIRE, GENUINE CABLE GROUP - 993 E Remington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Tel: 847 9441500, Web Site: www.electrowire.com, Shop(s) at Leominster, MA [C][L].

ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS - 14911 Quorum Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75254, Tel: 972 982-6800, Shop(s) at Cleveland, OH [L].

ELLCON-NATIONAL INC. - 50 Beechtree Blvd, PO Box 9377, Greenville, SC 29605, Tel: 864 277-5000, Fax: 864 277-5207, E-mail: freight@ellconnational.com, Web Site: www.ellcon. com.

ELLWOOD CHROME CRANKSHAFT - 4166 Mound Rd, Joliet, IL 60436, Tel: 815 725-9030, Web Site: www. ellwoodcrankshaft.com, Shop(s) at Joliet, IL [L].

ENGINEAIR, INC. - 927 N Shields Ave, Seymour, IN 47274, Tel: 812 522-4460, E-mail: bstevens@jmarail.com, Web Site: www.engineair.com, Shop(s) at Seymour, IN [C].

ERS INDUSTRIES, INC. - 1005 Indian Church Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224, Tel: 716 675-2040.

FELLFAB CORPORATION - 5445 Old Dixie Hwy ste 200, Forest Park, GA 30297, Tel: 404 363-8905, Fax: 404 363-8997, E-mail: info@fellfab.com, Web Site: www.fellfab.com, FELLFAB®, with over 60 years’ experience in engineered textile solutions, is a leading supplier of Transportation interior products. With a wealth of success & experience to draw from, FELLFAB® has developed an extensive range of product solutions for diverse applications in the transportation, aviation & military markets. FELLFAB® specializes in Transportation Seating Cushions, Covers, Curtains, and Carpet Kits. We are more than a manufacturer of specialized textile products. We are an engineering company dedicated to working with our customers. We believe in establishing long-term relationships based on providing purpose-built solutions. FELLFAB® is an ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C:2009 certi ed company which demonstrates our capability to meet the most rigorous performance criteria consistently & cost e ectively.

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - 125 S Wacker Dr Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 928-0850, Fax: 312 928-0890, Toll Free: 800 458-2235, E-mail: sales@freightcar.net, Web Site: www.freightcaramerica.com, Shop(s) at Cherokee, AL [C], Roanoke, VA [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE C4

GATEWAY RAIL SERVICES, INC. - PO Box 9, 1980 3rd St, Madison, IL 62060, Tel: 618 451-0100, Fax: 618 451-8934, E-mail: info@gatewayrailservices.com, Web Site: www.gatewayrailservices. com, Shop(s) at Madison, IL [C].

GENERAL BEARING CORP. - 44 High St, West Nyack, NY 10994, Tel: 845 358-6000, Alt Phone: 734 414-6800, Web Site: www.generalbearing.com, Shop(s) at Plymouth, MI.

GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. - One Centerpointe Dr Ste 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, Tel: 503 684-7000, E-mail: marketing.info@gbrx.com, Web Site: www.gbrx.com, The Greenbrier Companies is a leading supplier of rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier’s innovation and engineering expertise pairs with our capacity to build and repair transportation equipment. This allows us to provide an unrivaled level of service to our customers across the Americas, Europe and the countries of the GCC. With a railcar lease fleet of over 11,000 railcars, Greenbrier also provides asset management services for over 430,000 railcars. Our unique railcar leasing syndication platform brings us into contact with the world’s leading xed asset investors. We have delivered over 21,000 railcars in a single year and maintain the capacity to produce over 35,000 railcars annually. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com., Shop(s) at Dothan, AL [C], Modesto, CA [C], San Bernardino, CA [C], Macon, GA [C], Chicago Heights, IL [C], Kansas City, KS [C], Omaha, NE [C], Lake Oswego, OR [C], Lewistown, PA [C], Cleburne, TX [C], Corsicana, TX [C], San Antonio, TX [C], Chehalis, WA [C], Kennewick, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [C].

GRIFFIN WHEEL CO. - 7111 Gri n Rd, Kansas City, KS 6611, Tel: 913 2992223, Web Site: www.amstedrail.com.

HADADY CORP. - 510 W 172nd St, South Holland, IL 60473-2717, Tel: 708 596-5168, Fax: 708 596-7839, E-mail: burjeks@hadadycorp.com, Web Site: www.hadadycorp.com, Shop(s) at South Holland, IL [L].

HANNAY REELS INC - 553 St Rt 143, Westerlo, NY 12193, Tel: 877 467-3357, Fax: 800 733-5464, Toll Free: 877 GOREELS, E-mail: reels@hannay.com, Web Site: www.hannay.com.

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES COMPANY - 1550 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, Tel: 626 398-4065, E-mail: bids@harborservies.com, Web Site: www.harborservices.com, Shop(s) at Belvidere, IL [C], Aberdeen, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [C].

HATZ DIESEL OF AMERICA, INC. - W 229 N 1645 Westwood Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186, Tel: 262 544-0254, E-mail: sales@hatzusa.com, Web Site: www. hatzusa.com.

HERZOG - 700 S Riverside Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64507, Tel: 816 2339002, E-mail: jhansen@herzog. com, Web Site: www.herzog.com, Founded in 1969, Herzog is a North American leader in rail & heavy/ highway construction, operations, & maintenance. We operate two full service, AAR-certi ed railcar repair facilities with direct interchange service to the BNSF & UP in the heart of Midwest. Our AAR certi cations include: M-1003, M-214, Heavy Wreck, & S-2034 Car Builder., Shop(s) at St. Joseph, MO [C], Falls City, NE [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21.

HILL RAILROAD COMPANY - 201 Power St, New Castle, PA 16102, Tel: 724 652-0822, E-mail: info@hillrailcar. com, Web Site: www.hillrailcar.com, Shop(s) at New Castle, PA [C].

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC - 1000 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Tel: 412 688-2400, E-mail: rail. enquiries@hitachirail.com, Web Site: www.hitachirail.com.

HONEYWELL SENSING & CONTROL1433 NE Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413, Tel: 612 951-1000, Web Site: www.honeywell.com, Sensors and switches.

HOTSTART - 5723 E Alki Ave, Spokane, WA 99211-0245, Tel: 509 534-6171, Fax: 509 534-4216, Alt Phone: 509 536-8660, E-mail: sales@hotstart. com, Web Site: www.hotstart.com, HOTSTART has over 75 years of experience developing engine heating & idle reduction systems resulting in easy starts & reduced fuel costs.

HOWMET FASTENING SYSTEMS - 8001 Imperial Dr, Waco, TX 76712, Tel: 800 388-4825, Fax: 800 798-4825, E-mail: huck.waco@howmet. com, Web Site: www.hfsindustrial. com, Huck Fasteners; fasteners and tooling designed for a broad range of manufacturing industries worldwide.

INDEPENDENT LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE

- 21 Main St, PO Box 79, Bethel, MN 55005, Tel: 763 434-4661, Fax: 763 4340017, Toll Free: 866 434-4666, E-mail: ilsloco@qwesto ce.net, Web Site: www.ilsloco.com, Shop(s) at Bethel, MN [L].

INDUSTRY-RAILWAY SUPPLIERS, INC.577 W Lamont Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126, Tel: 630 766-5708, Fax: 630 766-0017, E-mail: sales@industryrailway.com, Web Site: www.industryrailway.com.

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC MACHINES CORP (IEM) - 850 River St, Troy, NY 12180, Tel: 518 268-1636, Fax: 518 268-1639, E-mail: marketing@iem. net, Web Site: www.iem.net.

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIVE COATINGS

- 4251 Produce Rd, Louisville, KY 40218, Tel: 502 969-0181, Web Site: www.international-pc.com.

INTERTRAN CORP - 2805 Eastern Blvd Ste 2, East York, PA 17402, Tel: 717 755-7567.

IPS CRANES - 3540 Ho man Rd E, St Paul, MN 55110, Tel: 651 777-0105, Toll Free: 800 253-0388, E-mail: sales@ ipscranes.com, Web Site: www. ipscranes.com, Shop(s) at Duluth, MN [C], Bucyrus, OH [L].

J BARD MCLEAN INC - PO Box 1010, Paoli, PA 19301, Tel: 610 644-1466, Fax: 610 644-1975, E-mail: jbminc@ aol.com.

JK-CO, LLC - 16960 SR 12 E, Findlay, OH 45840, Tel: 419 422-5240, Fax: 419 4225260, Toll Free: 800 AIR-DUMP, E-mail: joe_kurtz@jk-co.com, Web Site: www. jk-co.com, Shop(s) at Findlay, OH [C].

KATAHDIN RAILCAR SERVICES - 18

B&A Ave, Derby, ME 04463, Tel: 800 698-7327, Web Site: www.krsrail.com, Shop(s) at Derby, ME [C][L].

KELSO TECHNOLOGIES INC - 1526 Texas Ave, Bonham, TX 7548, Tel: 903 5839200, E-mail: info@kelsotech.com, Web Site: www.kelsotech.com.

KNORR BRAKE CORP. - 1 Arthur Peck Dr, Westminster, MD 21157, Tel: 410 875-0900, Fax: 410 875-9053, E-mail: productinfo@knorrbrakecorp.com, Web Site: www.knorrbrakecorp.com.

LA MARCHE MANUFACTURING CO. - 106 Bradrock Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Tel: 847 299-1188, Fax: 847 299-3061, E-mail: sales@lamarchemfg.com, Web Site: www.lamarchemfg.com.

LEM U.S.A., INC. - 11665 W Bradley Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224, Tel: 414 353-0711, Toll Free: 800 236-5366, Web Site: www.lem.com, Manufacturer of current & voltage sensors for traction industry.

LEXAIR INC - 2025 Mercer Rd, Lexington, KY 40511, Tel: 859 255-5001, Fax: 859 255-6656, Alt Phone: 859 3380008, E-mail: jjennings@lexairinc. com, Web Site: www.lexairinc.com.

LIBERTY RAILWAY SERVICES, INC. - 598 N States Ave, Pueblo West, CO 81007, Tel: 719 544-6867, E-mail: info@ ersindustries.com, Shop(s) at Pueblo West, CO [C].

LPI LIFT SYSTEMS, INC - 4404 Anderson Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Tel: 715 839-8280, Fax: 715 839-8647, Toll Free: 800 657-6956, E-mail: sales@lpiinc.com, Web Site: www.lpi-inc.com, Manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom designed personnel lifts for painting, washing, blasting and repairs.

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES - 100 W Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002, Tel: 215 542-0700, Fax: 215 542-7676, E-mail: info@ltk.com, Web Site: www.ltk.com, Rail Vehicle & Systems Engineering Consultants.

MARMON RAIL - 2511 Willowick Dr #525, Houston, TX 77027, Tel: 737 471-6466, E-mail: jenny.bowmen@ marmonrail.com, Web Site: www. marmonrail.com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3.

MCHUGH LOCOMOTIVE & CRANE - 225 Lincoln Hwy Bldg D, PO Box 8, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Tel: 215 949-0430, Fax: 215 949-0422, E-mail: mchugh. locomotive@gmail.com, Web Site: www.mchughlocomotive.com, Shop(s) at Fairless Hills, PA [L].

MCNATIONAL, INC. - PO Box 534, South Point, OH 45680, Tel: 740 377-4391, Fax: 740 377-9541, Web Site: www. mcnational.com, Shop(s) at Hartford, IL [L], Paducah, KY, Harahan, LA.

MID-AMERICA LOCOMOTIVE & CAR REPAIR INC. - 1601 W Allens Ln, Evansville, IN 47710, Tel: 812 421-1760, Fax: 812 421-1770, E-mail: midamloc@ evansville.net, Shop(s) at Evansville, IN [C][L].

MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.1101 3rd St SE, Canton, OH 44711, Tel: 330 456-3121, Fax: 330 456-3247, Toll Free: 800 321-0699, E-mail: custserv@ midwestind.com, Web Site: www. midwestind.com.

MIDWEST RAILCAR REPAIR, INC.25965 482nd Ave, Brandon, SD 57005, Tel: 605 582-8312, Fax: 605 582-8305, E-mail: dsmook@mwrail.com, Web Site: www.mwrail.com, M-1002, M-1003 AAR Certi ed Tank Car & Non-Tank Car Repair Facility located on BNSF Railway at Corson, SD., Shop(s) at Brandon, SD [C].

MILLER INGENUITY - 1155 E 8th St, Winona, MN 55987, Tel: 507 452-2461, Fax: 507 452-2463, Web Site: www. milleringenuity.com.

MISSISSIPPI EXPORT R.R. CO. - 4519 McInnis Ave, Moss Point, MS 39563, Tel: 228 475-3322, Web Site: www. mserr.com, Shop(s) at Moss Point, MS [L].

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL ADVANCED MATERIALS - 2710 American Way, PO Box 9086, Ft. Wayne, IN 46899, Tel: 260 479-4100, Web Site: www.mcam. com.

MITSUI RAIL CAPITAL LLC - 1 S Wacker Dr Ste 3110, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 803-8880, Fax: 312 803-8890, E-mail: info@mrc-rail.com, Web Site: www.mrc-rail.com, Facilities in San Francisco, CA and Des Moines, IA.

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE - 1020 Washington Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Tel: 708 759-4100, All locomotive maintenance and repairs can be performed at our customer’s facility., Shop(s) at Chicago Heights, IL [L].

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - 1020 Washington Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Tel: 708 754-4100, Shop(s) at Chicago Heights, IL [C][L].

MOLE-MASTER SERVICES INC. - 27815 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750, Tel: 740 374-6726, Fax: 740 374-5908, Toll Free: 800 322-6653, E-mail: contactus@molemaster.com, Web Site: www.molemaster.com, Railcar tank cleaning - on site., Shop(s) at Marietta, OH [C].

MPL INNOVATIONS, INC - 2505 2nd Ave Ste 401, Seattle, WA 98121, Tel: 425 398-1310, Web Site: www. mpltechnology.com.

MTU AMERICA INC. - 39525 MacKenzie Dr, Novi, MI 48377, Tel: 248 560-8000, Fax: 248 560-8001, E-mail: info@mtuonline.com, Web Site: www.mtu-online. com, MTU America Inc. is the regional headquarters of Rolls-Royce Power Systems. Based in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is a world-leading provider of high-speed MTU diesel and gas engines and drive systems, MTU Onsite Energy distributed energy systems, Bergen medium-speed diesel engines, and L’Orange fuel injection systems. MTU America Inc. is responsible for the sales and service of these brands in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

MULBERRY RAILCAR REPAIR CO.1200 Prairie Mine Rd, PO Box 1038, Mulberry, FL 33860, Tel: 863 425-4986, Fax: 863 425-0064, E-mail: joshc@ mulberryrailcar.com, Web Site: www. mulberryrailcar.com, Shop(s) at Mulberry, FL [C].

MULTI-SERVICE SUPPLY - Ferry St & Ave C Bldg #5, Leetsdale, PA 15056, Tel: 412 741-1500, E-mail: info@ multiservicesupply.com, Web Site: www.multiservicesupply.com, Shop(s) at Youngwood, PA [C].

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO - 3100 Steam Ct, Bakers eld, CA 93308, Tel: 661 588-0550, Web Site: www.nov.com.

NATIONAL STEEL CAR LIMITED - 600 Kenilworth Ave N, PO Box 2450, Hamilton, ON L8N 3J4, Tel: 905 5443311, E-mail: hnicholson@steelcar. com, Web Site: www.steelcar.com.

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT R.R. - 4822 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115, Tel: 504 896-7400, Web Site: www.nopb.com.

NIAGARA COOLER, INC. - 6605 Slayton Settlement Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, Tel: 716 434-1235, Fax: 716 434-1739, E-mail: jmloiacano@aol.com, Web Site: www.niagaracooler.com.

NORDCO - 8701 Elmwood Ave Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64132, Tel: 816 767-0300, Alt Phone: 816 569-6499, Web Site: www.nordco.com, New, used trade-in rental & rebuilt mobile railcar movers. Field & shop services across the US., Shop(s) at Kansas City, MO [C].

NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - 114 Main St S, Fordville, ND 58231, Tel: 701 229-3330, Toll Free: 855 567-7245, E-mail: info@nprail.com, Web Site: www.nprail.com, Mobile & Shop Maintenance Repair & Service to Rail Car & Locomotives, Shop(s) at Erskine, MN, Fordville, ND [C][L].

NRE - 908 Shawnee St, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-1416, Tel: 618 241-9270, E-mail: sales@nre.com, Web Site: www.nre. com, Shop(s) at Calgary, AB [C][L], Mt Vernon, IL [L], Mt Vernon, IL [C][L], Mt. Vernon, IL [C][L], Paducah, KY [C][L].

NRE POWER SYSTEMS - 725 Newby Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, Tel: 618 241-9158, Web Site: www.nre.com.

NVENT RAYCHEM - 7433 Harwin Dr, Houstin, TX 77036, Tel: 713 868-4800, Web Site: www.nvent.com.

OAKLEY TANK LINES - 33 S Hyde Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, Tel: 716 284-0172, Vessel Cleaning, Railcar, Tank Trailer, ISO Container, Frac Tank Cleaning, Tote Cleaning & Inspection, Shop(s) at Niagara Falls, NY [C].

OEM REMANUFACTURING - 133-15 156 St, Edmonton, AB T5V 1V2, Tel: 780 468-6220, Web Site: www.oemreman. com.

OGONTZ CORP. - 2835 Terwood Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090, Tel: 215 657-4770, Toll Free: 800 523-2478, E-mail: info@ogontz.com, Web Site: www.ogontz.com, Shop(s) at Willow Grove, PA.

OPW FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS6900 Santa Fe Dr, Hodgkins, IL 60525, Tel: 708 485-4200, Web Site: www. opwglobal.com.

OTTAWA RAILCAR SERVICES INC. - 1477 E Norris Dr, PO Box 486, Ottawa, IL 61350, Tel: 815 434-1779, Shop(s) at Ottawa, IL [C].

OWS RAIL CAR INC. - 100 Cli ord St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7W2, Tel: 519 332-5683, Fax: 519 332-2650, E-mail: billing@owsrailcar.on.ca, Web Site: www.owsrailcar.on.ca, Shop(s) at St. Clair, MI [C], Sarnia, ON [C].

PACIFICA - PO Box 81106, Seattle, WA 98108, Tel: 206 764-1646, E-mail: bpatz@paci ca.com, Web Site: www. paci ca.cc, Located in the State of Washington Paci ca has been in business for 21 years assembling & repairing a range of transit & rail vehicles. Please call or see our website at www.paci ca.cc with any questions, Shop(s) at Seattle, WA [L].

PHOENIX CONTACT - PO Box 4100, Harrisburg, PA 17111, Tel: 717 9441300, Fax: 717 944-1625, Toll Free: 800 322-3225, E-mail: info@phoenixcon. com, Web Site: www.phoenixcontact. com.

POWER DRIVES, INC. - 8031 Pence Rd, PO Box 25427, Charlotte, NC 28229, Tel: 704 568-7480, E-mail: sales@ power-drives.com, Web Site: www. power-drives.com.

POWERRAIL LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES

- 780 State Hwy 11 SW, Monroe, GA 30655, Tel: 570 883-7005, E-mail: sales@epowerrail.com, Web Site: www. epowerrail.com, Shop(s) at Monroe, GA [L], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23.

PROCOR LIMITED - 585 Michigan Dr Unit 2, Oakville, ON L6L 0G1, Tel: 905 827-4111, E-mail: enquiry@procor.com, Web Site: www.procor.com, Shops at Edmonton, AB; Jo re, AB; Oakville, ON; Regina, SK; Sarnia, ON [C]; and mobile repair locations throughout Canada. Products Produced/Marketing: Tank rail car and specialty freight rail car leasing, repairs and associated services.

PROGRESS RAIL - 1600 Progress Dr, PO Box 1037, Albertville, AL 35950, Tel: 256 593-1260, Toll Free: 800 476-8769, E-mail: info@progressrail. com, Web Site: www.progressrail. com, As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines, we are in a unique position to o er the widest range of products and services possible, including the most fuel e cient, environmentally friendly locomotive engines, to railroads in every area of the world. As the world’s resources continue to be stretched, we are working to help protect the environment and save our customers money by refurbishing or recycling materials and o ering more sustainable products. With more than 125 operating facilities in countries across the globe, our facilities are strategically located to provide customers with the best products and services to keep their cars and locomotives moving. See what the power of progress can do for you., Shop(s) at Mojave, CA [C], Patterson, GA [L], Marshalltown, IA [L], East Chicago, IN [C][L], Muncie, IN [C], May eld, KY [L], Taylor Mill, KY [C], Alliance, NE [C], Bridgeport, NE [C], Sidney, NE [C], Henderson, NV [C], Lachine, QC [C][L], Jackson, SC [C], San Luis Potosi, SLP [L], Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas [C], Waskom, TX [C][L], Douglas, WY [C], Rock Springs, WY [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

RAIL BEARING SERVICE INC, A DIV OF THE TIMKEN COMPANY - 2122 Holsten Bend Dr, Mascot, TN 37806, Tel: 865 932-5750, Web Site: www.timken.com.

RAILCAR MANAGEMENT INC (RMI) - 1819 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 303, Atlanta, GA 30309, Tel: 404 355-6734, Fax: 404 352-8814, E-mail: sales@ rmiondemand.com, Web Site: www. rmiondemand.com.

RAILCARE INC. - 500 Sherman Ave N Unit #80, Hamilton, ON L8L 8J6, Tel: 905 527-8238, Fax: 905 527-7864, E-mail: railcare@gwrr.com, Web Site: www.gwrr.com/customers/railcare-inc, Shop(s) at Hamilton, ON [C].

RAILCOMM - 1387 Fairport Rd Bldg 900, Fairport, NY 14450, Tel: 585 3773360, Fax: 585 377-3341, Toll Free: 877 RAILCOM, E-mail: info@railcomm.com, Web Site: www.railcomm.com.

RAILPOWER HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES CORP - 2021 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16506, Tel: 814 835-2212.

RAILROAD BATTERY SERVICES (RBS) - 84 Hubble Dr Ste 500, O’Fallon, MO 63368-8708, Tel: 636 532-1144, E-mail: info@tpscrail.com, Web Site: www. railroadbatteryservices.com.

RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP - PO Box 1349, Laurinburg, NC 28353, Tel: 910 844-9700, Fax: 910 844-9733, E-mail: cobrabrakeshoes@rfpc.com, Web Site: www.rfpc.com.

RAILWAY SUPPLY SPECIALISTS LLC26498 Midland Ln, Dow, IL 62002, Tel: 888 391-5823, E-mail: info@ railspecialists.com, Web Site: www. railspecialists.com, Full railcar and locomotive parts supplier and AARM1003/M-212 reconditioning facility WBE and MBE certi ed.

RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN

RAILROAD - 501 Minnesota Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520, Tel: 218 643-8525, Fax: 218 643-8600, Toll Free: 800 747-4919, Web Site: www.rrvw.net, Shop(s) at Breckenridge, MN [C].

REPUBLIC LOCOMOTIVE - PO Box 1236, Greenville, SC 29602, Tel: 864 271-4000, Fax: 864 271-4027, Toll Free: 888 LOC-OMOT(IVE), E-mail: info@ republiclocomotive.com, Web Site: www.republiclocomotive.com, Shop(s) at Greensville, SC [L].

MAIN OFFICES

RESCAR COMPANIES - 1101 31st St

Ste 250, Downers Grove, IL 60515, Tel: 630 963-1114, Fax: 630 9636342, Toll Free: 800 753-5451, E-mail: customerservice@rescar.com, Web Site: www.rescar.com, Shop(s) at Balzac, AB [C], Exshaw, AB [C], Decatur, AL [C], Boron, CA [C], LA/ Lancaster, CA [C], Sacramento, CA [C], White Springs, FL [C], Augusta, GA [C], Cedar Rapids, IA [C], Lakota, IA [C], Pocatello, ID [C], Chicago, IL [C], Downers Grove, IL [C], Joliet, IL [C], Robinson, IL [C], Sauget, IL [C], Savanna, IL [C], Catlettsburg, KY [C], Gonzales, LA [C], Gramercy, LA [C], Spring eld, MA [C], Rising Sun, MD [C], Rosemount, MN [C], Aurora, NC [C], Reigelwood, NC [C], Roxboro, NC [C], State Port, NC [C], Wilmington, NC [C], Niagara Falls, NY [C], Lima, OH [C], DuBois, PA [C], Charleston, SC [C], Columbia, SC [C], Mt. Pleasant, SC [C], N Charleston, SC [C], Belle Plains, SK [C], Kingsport, TN [C], Memphis, TN [C], Baytown, TX [C], Beaumont, TX [C], Bishop, TX [C], Borger, TX [C], Cedar Bayou, TX [C], Channelview, TX [C], Clear Lake, TX [C], Deer Park, TX [C], Gregory, TX [C], Houston, TX [C], Longview, TX [C], Mt. Belvieu, TX [C], Orange, TX [C], Orange, TX [C], Pasadena, TX [C], Tatum, TX [C], Texas City, TX [C], Covington, VA [C], Richland, WA [C], Natrium, WV [C], Nitro, WV [C].

REXEL ELECTRICAL - 3443 N Sam

Houston Pkwy W Ste 500, Houston, TX 77086, Tel: 713 316-2990, Web Site: www.rexelusa.com.

REXNORD POWER TRANSMISSION

HQ - 111 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Tel: 414 643-3000, Toll Free: 866 739-6673, Web Site: www. rexnord.com, Shop(s) at Calgary, AB [C], Edmonton, AB [C], Auburn, AL [C], Abbotsford, BC [C], Downers Grove, IL [C], Downers Grove, IL [C], Lincoln, NE [C], Twinsburg, OH [C], Etobicoke, ON [C], Scarborough, ON [C], St Laurent, QC [C], Taylor, SC [C], Stuarts Draft, VA, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, WI [C], New Berlin, WI [C], West Milwaukee, WI [C].

RUSTOLEUM CORP. - 11 Hawthorne Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Tel: 847 367-7700, Fax: 847 816-2330, Toll Free: 800 553-8444, Web Site: www. rustoleum.com.

SALCO PRODUCTS, INC. - 1385 101st St Ste A, Lemont, IL 60439, Tel: 630 7832570, Fax: 630 783-2590, Toll Free: 800 792-8186, E-mail: info@salcoproducts. com, Web Site: www.salcoproducts. com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

SAN LUIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CO.2899 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144, Tel: 719 852-2681, Shop(s) at Monte Vista, CO [C].

SARDELLO INC - 1000 Corporation Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001, Tel: 412 375-4101, Web Site: www.sardello.com.

SAVAGE SERVICES, CORP. - 1040 H St, Wasco, CA 93280, Tel: 661 758-8454, Fax: 661 758-5617, Toll Free: 800 2330883, E-mail: info@savageservices. com, Web Site: www.savageservices. com, Shop(s) at Wasco, CA [C].

SECURITY LOCKNUT, LLC - 999 Forest Edge Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Tel: 847 970-4050, Fax: 847 970-4059, E-mail: sales@securitylocknut.com, Web Site: www.securitylocknut. com, Makers of locknuts and locking fastener systems/ kits (nuts, bolts, washers). Specialize in securing bolted joints. Custom components and specials available.

SERVICIOS FERROVIARIOS DE NORTEAMERICA - Nueva Independencia 1111, Monterrey, NL 64720, Tel: 818 387-4318, Web Site: www.dlg.com.mx.

SIEMENS MOBILITY, INC. - 498 7 Ave 16 Fl, New York, NY 10018, Tel: 800 7937233, Alt Phone: 212 672-4000, Web Site: www.siemens.com/mobility.

SILLCOTT RAILWAY EQUIPMENT LTD.564 E Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington, OH 43085, Tel: 614 885-7224, Shop(s) at Worthington, OH [C].

SILVERLINE AMERICA SA DE CV - Calz. Ermita Iztapalapa 1999-2, Col Los Angeles, Mexico City, DF 09830, Tel: 59 5970-2800, Toll Free: 800 007-4585, E-mail: contacto@silverline.com.mx, Web Site: www.silverline.com.mx, Shop(s) at Mexico City, MEX [L].

SKF - 900 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123, Tel: 847 742-7840, Web Site: www.skf. com, Fluid sealing devices.

SMBC RAIL SERVICES - 300 S Riverside Plaza Ste 1925 South, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 559-4800, Fax: 312 559-4829, E-mail: mike.mccarthy@ smbcrail.com, Web Site: www. smbcrail.com.

SMITH EQUIPMENT - 2601 Lockheed Ave, Watertown, SD 57201, Tel: 605 882-3200.

SMITH SYSTEMS INC. - 6 Mill Creek Ctr, PO Box 667, Brevard, NC 28712, Tel: 828 884-3490, Fax: 828 877-3100, E-mail: ssystems@citcom.net, Web Site: www.smith-systems-inc.com.

SOCOMORE CANADA LTD - 6741 Cariboo Rd Unit 204, Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3, Tel: 604 420-7707, E-mail: csr-ca@socomore.com, Web Site: store-ca.socomore.com, Socomore Canada o ers Wax RemoverDegreasers, Gra ti Remover, Paint Remover, Saturated Wipes for inside disinfection, Surface Protection along with Surface Deoxidation., Shop(s) at Bunaby, BC [C][L].

SPECIALTY BULB CO - 80 Orville Dr Ste 101, PO Box 231, Bohemia, NY 11716, Tel: 631 589-3393, Web Site: www. bulbspecialists.com.

SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - 5 Research Dr, Shelton, CT 06484, Tel: 203 791-4500, Fax: 203 797-8417, Toll Free: 800 525-8913, E-mail: us@sperryrail.com, Web Site: www.sperryrail.com, Shop(s) at Danbury, CT [C], Natl Stock Yards, IL [C].

STANDARD CAR TRUCK - 6400 Shafer Ct Ste 450, Rosemont, IL 60018.

STANDARD CAR TRUCK CO. - 865 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Tel: 847 692-6050, Fax: 847 692-6299, Toll Free: 800 292-6050, E-mail: info@wabtec. com, Web Site: www.sctco.com.

STAR HEADLIGHT & LANTERN - 455 Rochester St, Avon, NY 14414, Tel: 585 226-9500, Fax: 585 226-2029, Alt Phone: 585 226-6978, E-mail: customerservice@star1889.com, Web Site: www.starheadlight.com.

STERLING AUCTION SERVICES, LLC - 23823 Hot Springs, San Antonio, TX 78258, Tel: 210 545-3600, Fax: 210 545-3610, E-mail: rwmertz@ sbcglobal.net, Web Site: www. sterlingrailroadauctions.com, Locomotive & Railcar Auctions and Brokers; Auction Services.

STRATO, INC. - 100 New England Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Tel: 732 981-1515, Fax: 732 981-1222, Toll Free: 800 792-0500, E-mail: customerservice@stratoinc.com, Web Site: www.stratoinc.com, Strato, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, engineering quality products while providing exceptional customer service to the rail industry. Products are designed to meet AAR speci cations and include air brake hose assemblies, flanges, weld ttings, gladhands, dummy couplings, end of car arrangements, yokes, knuckles, couplers, coupler components, tank car and transit castings, test and custom designed specialty items. Our highly innovative team of engineers work to improve the existing product line and to design new products that exceed current performance expectations and solve industry-wide problems. Strato o ers on-site engineering consulting services to assist customers with special projects & challenges. An R&D lab and test facilities located within the plant are equipped to simulate real world conditions. While maintaining multimillion dollar inventory in warehouses throughout North America, Strato o ers next day shipping on most items. Each of these value added services enable Strato to deliver the best products in the market today.

SWIGER COIL SYSTEMS INC. - 4677 Manufacturing Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135, Tel: 216 362-7500, Alt Phone: 216 408-2010, Web Site: www. wabteccorp.com, Shop(s) at Cleveland, OH [L].

TALGO, INC. - 505 5th Ave S Ste 630, Seattle, WA 98104-3891, Tel: 206 7486140, Fax: 206 748-6147, E-mail: info@ talgoamerica.com, Web Site: web. talgoamerica.com, Shop(s) at Seattle, WA [C][L].

TCB GROUP, THE - PO Box 14694, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, Tel: 412 531-7101, Fax: 412 531-7104, E-mail: bbruns95@ aol.com, Web Site: www.tcbgroup.com.

TESSCO TECHNOLOGIES INC - 11126 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, Tel: 410 229-1000, Fax: 410 527-0005, E-mail: info@tessco.com, Web Site: www.tessco.com.

TEXANA TANK CAR & MFG, LTD - 290 CR 1223, PO Box 550, Nash, TX 75569, Tel: 903 838-5564, Fax: 903 838-0672, E-mail: judy@texanatank.com, Web Site: www.texanatank.com, Shop(s) at Nash, TX [C].

MAIN OFFICES

THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY7660 Quincy St, Willowbrook, IL 60527, Tel: 800 208-7918, Fax: 630 794-5776, E-mail: nyb@nyb.com, Web Site: www. nyb.com.

THERMO KING CORP. - 314 W 90th St, Bloomington, MN 55420-3630, Tel: 952 887-2200, Fax: 952 887-2615, Web Site: www.thermoking.com.

THERMOID - 1301 W Sandusky Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-1082, Tel: 800 543-8070, E-mail: info@thermoid.com, Web Site: www.thermoid.com.

THERMOMEGA TECH - 353 Ivyland Rd, Warminster, PA 18974, Tel: 877 379-8258, E-mail: valves@ thermomegatech.com, Web Site: www.thermomegatech.com, GURU® technology, Designed by ThermOmega Tech, is the North American standard in freeze protection for Diesel locomotive engines. GURU® valves are self-actuated, thermostatic drain valves that automatically respond to engine coolant temperature. When the locomotive is shut down & the cooling water reaches the set temperature of the valve, the valve will snap open rapidly draining the locomotive cooling system before freeze damage occurs. This technology is now available for passenger cars, too.

THOROUGHBRED MECHANICAL

SERVICES - 200 N Fourth Ave Rm 305, Altoona, PA 16601-6702, Tel: 877 520-9699, Shop(s) at Altoona, PA [L], Hollidaysburg, PA [C], Roanoke, VA [L].

TIMKEN CO., THE - 4500 Mount Pleasant St NW, North Canton, OH 44720, Tel: 234 262-3000, Web Site: www.timken.com, Sales O ces: Chicago IL; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, KS; Mascot, TN; Philadelphia, PA; St. Louis, MO; Tlalnepantla, Mexico; Toronto, Canada & Wheaton, MD.

TPSC - 84 Hubble Dr Ste 500, O’Fallon, MO 63368-8708, Tel: 636 211-1754, E-mail: info@tpscrail.com, Web Site: www.TPSCrail.com.

TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC7500 FM 1405, Baytown, TX 77523, Tel: 409 727-4801, E-mail: sales@tgsgroup. com, Web Site: www.tgsgroup.com, TGS provides railcar switching, storage, washing, trans loading, repairs as well as locomotive leasing, repairs, track maintenance and construction., Shop(s) at Baytown, TX [C][L].

TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS SALES COMPANY (TPSC) - 84 Hubble Dr Ste 500, O’Fallon, MO 63368-8708, Tel: 800 GNB-RAIL, E-mail: info@ tpscrail.com, Web Site: www.TPSCrail. com, Locomotive starting batteries & chargers. Wet cell & sealed locomotive starting.

TRINITYRAIL - 14221 N Dallas Pkwy Ste 1100, Dallas, TX 75254, Tel: 800 6314420, E-mail: trinityrailmarketing@ trin.net, Web Site: www.trinityrail. com, Provider of railcars, & rail transportation services: includes leasing, management, parts & maintenance., Shop(s) at Jonesboro, AR [C], Cartersville, GA [C], Shell Rock, IA [C], Fort Worth, TX [C], Saginaw, TX [C], Three Rivers, TX [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

TTX COMPANY - 101 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606-1718, Tel: 312 853-3223, Fax: 312 456-6232, E-mail: sales@ttx.com, Web Site: www.ttx. com, Shop(s) at Birmingham, AL [C], El Mirage, AZ [C], Glendale, AZ [C], Kamloops, BC [C], City of Industry, CA [C], Commerce, CA [C], Mira Loma, CA [C], Oakland, CA [C], Oakland, CA [C], Richmond, CA [C], Richmond, CA [C], San Bernandino, CA [C], Stockton, CA [C], Terminal Island, CA [C], Yermo, CA [C], Richmond , CA [C], Denver, CO [C], Jacksonville, FL [C], Winter Haven, FL [C], Chicago, IL [C], Chicago, IL [C], Chicago, IL [C], Elwood, IL [C], Hodkins, IL [C], Markham, IL [C], Bedford Park , IL [C], Joliet , IL [C], Edgerton, KS [C], Louisville, KY [C], Baltimore, MD [C], Lansing, MI [C], Waterford, MI [C], St. Paul, MN [C], N Kansas City, MO [C], North Baltimore, OH [C], Etobicoke, ON [C], Mississauga, ON [C], Portland, OR [C], Chambersburg, PA [C], Philadelphia, PA [C], Salaberry-de-Valley eld, QC [C], North Augusta, SC [C], Memphis, TN [C], Haslet, TX [C], Houston, TX [C], Von Ormy, TX [C], Norfolk, VA [C], Portsmouth, VA [C], Seattle, WA [C], Seattle, WA [C], Spokane, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [C].

TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY - 2925 12 St E, Glencoe, MN 55336, Tel: 320 864-7232, Toll Free: 800 290-8297, Web Site: www.tcwr.net.

ULTRA-TECH ENTERPRISES, INC. (UTE)

- 18215 Pulson Dr B, Port Charlotte, FL 33954, Tel: 800 293-2001.

UNION TANK CAR CO. - 175 W Jackson Blvd Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60604, Tel: 312 347-5705, Fax: 312 431-4271, E-mail: nilsson@utlx.com, Web Site: www.UTLX.com, Shop(s) at Edmonton, AB [C], Jo re, AB [C], Texarkana, AR [C], El Segundo, CA [C], Richmond, CA [C], Mulberry, FL [C], Valdosta, GA [C], Celaya, GTO [C], Muscatine, IA [C], Waterloo, IA [C], Joliet, IL [C], Wood River, IL [C], Baton Rouge, LA [C], Plaquermine, LA [C], Taft/Cypress, LA [C], Ville Platte, LA [C], Midland, MI [C], Laurel, MT [C], Omaha, NE [C], Bayway (Linden), NJ [C], Marion, OH [C], Oakville, ON [C], Sarnia, ON [C], Altoona, PA [C], Marcus Hook, PA [C], Sayre, PA [C], Regina - East, SK [C], Regina - West, SK [C], Cleveland, TX [C], Freeport, TX [C], Houston, TX [C], Matagorda, TX [C], Seadrift, TX [C], Texas City, TX [C], Anacortes, WA [C], Vancouver, WA [C], South Charleston, WV [C], Evanston, WY [C].

UNIT-TRAIN MAINTENANCE CO. - 24744 Birdsong Dr, Pueblo, CO 81006, Tel: 719 543-3437.

UNIVERSAL LUBRICANTS, INC. - 2824 N Ohio, PO Box 2920, Wichita, KS 67201-2920, Tel: 844 892-9495, Toll Free: 800 444-OILS, Web Site: www. universallubes.com.

USSC LLC - 150 Gordon Dr, Exton, PA 19341, Tel: 610 265-3610, Fax: 610 9945468, E-mail: info@usscgroup.com, Web Site: www.usscgroup.com.

VCC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMPANY - 2173 Salk Ave Ste 175, Carlsbad, CA 922008, Tel: 800 5225546, Web Site: www.vcclite.com.

VELCORP/GEMS - 1293 Energy Cove Ct, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, Tel: 904 230-2840, Fax: 904 230-2938, E-mail: rrlights@velcorpgems.com, Web Site: www.velcorpgems.com.

VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

- 19500 Hwy 249 Ste 440, Houston, TX 77070, Tel: 877 861-8588, E-mail: info@vlses.com, Web Site: www.vlses. com.

VOPAK LOGISTICS SERVICES USA INC

- 2000 W Loop S Ste 1550, Houston, TX 77027, Tel: 713 561-7200, E-mail: global.communication@vopak.com, Web Site: www.vopakamericas.com, Shop(s) at Savannah, GA [C], Deer Park, TX [C], Portland, TX [C].

W.W. WILLIAMS - HQ - 5025 Bradenton Ave Ste 130, Dublin, OH 43017, Tel: 614 228-5000, Toll Free: 800 999-0933, E-mail: info@wwwilliams.com, Web Site: www.wwwilliams.com, Shop(s) at Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Akron, OH, Brunswick, OH, Hilliard, OH, Charleston, SC, West Columbia, SC.

WABTEC CORPORATION - 30 Isabella St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Tel: 412 8251000, E-mail: wgsinfo@wabtec.com, Web Site: www.wabteccorp.com.

WABTEC CORPORATION FOR WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES - 30 Isabella St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Tel: 412 8251000, Fax: 412 825-1019, Web Site: www.wabteccorp.com, Shop(s) at Warren, OH, Wilmerding, PA.

WAGO CORP - N120 W19129 Freistadt Rd, Germantown, WI 53022, Tel: 262 255-6222, Fax: 262 255-3232, Toll Free: 800 346-7245, E-mail: info.us@wago. com, Web Site: www.wago.com.

WARREN RAILCAR SERVICE INC. - 51 Railcar Rd, Warren, PA 16365, Tel: 814 723-2500, E-mail: wrfx@westrailcar. com, Web Site: www.westrailcar.com.

WATCO INC. - 315 W 3rd St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Tel: 620 231-2230, E-mail: info@watcocompanies.com, Web Site: www.watcocompanies.com, Mobile repair services in 48 states., Shop(s) at Tuscaloosa, AL [L], Fitzgerald, GA [C], Council Blu s, IA [C], Lewiston, ID [L], Wood River, IL [C], Co eyville, KS [C], Pittsburg, KS [C], Minden, LA [L], Omaha, NE [C], Austin, TX [C][L], Hockley, TX [C], Houston, TX [C][L], Silsbee, TX [L].

WESTCODE, INC. - 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike Ste 105, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Tel: 610 738-1200, E-mail: sales@westcodeus.com, Web Site: www.westcodeus.com, Shop(s) at West Chester, PA [L].

WESTERN REPAIR SERVICE INC. - 1301 Bylsby Ave, Green Bay, WI 54306, Tel: 920 435-4451, Shop(s) at Green Bay, WI [C].

WHEEL TRUING BRAKE SHOE CO - 305 South St, Rochester, MI 48307, Tel: 248 651-9010, Fax: 248 651-9032, E-mail: mgorang@tir.com, Web Site: www.wheeltruing.com, Grinding Shoes & Flange Cutting Kits.

WINCHESTER INDUSTRIES INC. - 106 Groppo Dr, PO Box 917, Winsted, CT 06098-0917, Tel: 860 379-5336, Fax: 860 379-6678, E-mail: john@ railroadgage.com, Web Site: www. railroadgage.com, Recalibration service available.

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD

- 1890 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704-4745, Tel: 608 620-2050, Fax: 844 476-6725, Toll Free: 866 889-2826, Web Site: www.watcocompanies. com, Shop(s) at Horicon, WI [C][L], Janesville, WI [C], Madison, WI [C].

WI-TRONIX - 631 E Boughton Rd Ste 240, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, Tel: 630 679-9927, Fax: 630 679-9954, Toll Free: 888 948-7664, E-mail: hannah. tadey@wi-tronix.com, Web Site: www. wi-tronix.com, Wi-Tronix is a leading provider of remote monitoring, video analytics, & predictive diagnostic solutions for locomotives & other mobile assets. Utilizing both edge computing & cloud-based SaaS services, Wi-Tronix provides real-time data aggregation & analytics to reduce operational cost, improve safety, & increase e ciency.

WOLF LAKE TERMINALS - 3200

She eld Ave, Hammond, IN 46327, Tel: 219 937-4300, Fax: 219 937-0900, Web Site: www.wolflakeinc.com, Shop(s) at Hammond, IN [C].

YASKAWA AMERICA DRIVES & MOTION

- 2121 Norman Dr S, Waukegan, IL 60085-6751, Tel: 847 887-7457, Fax: 847 887-7310, Toll Free: 800 927-5292, E-mail: macrom@yaskawa.com, Web Site: www.yaskawa.com, High reliability controls for transit and rail applications.

ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC. - 15811 Centennial Dr, Northville, MI 48168, Tel: 734 582-8106, Fax: 734 582-8027, Web Site: www.zf.com.

ZTR CONTROL SYSTEMS - 8050 County Rd 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379, Tel: 952 233-4340, Fax: 952 2334375, E-mail: railinfo@ztr.com, Web Site: www.ztr.com, Manufacturers of locomotive control systems.

CAR SHOP LISTINGS

ALABAMA

Auburn

REXNORD GEAR - Tel: 334 321-9100

Birmingham

TTX COMPANY - BNB - BIRMINGHAM(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Cherokee

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - A, B, C, F, K, L, M, O - Tel: 256 370-5500, Fax: 256 278-4622, SEE OUR AD ON C4.

Decatur

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 256 350-7726

Dothan

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - DOTHAN - (CHAT), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M - Tel: 334 547-0743

Lake Oswego

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS GREENBRIER RAIL SERVICES - Tel: 503

684-7000

ARIZONA

El Mirage

TTX COMPANY - BNPA - EL MIRAGE(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Glendale

TTX COMPANY - BNPX - GLENDALE(BNSF), A, F, K, N

KEY TO CAR SHOP SERVICES

A All normal freight car repair

B Rebuilding

C Wreck repairs

D Rapid transit cars

E Coating applications

F FRA inspections

G Passenger cars

H AAR-certified tank car facilities

J Cleaning

K Mobile Repairs

L New-car assembly

M Painting

N Wheel Shop

O Car storage facilities

P Other

ARKANSAS

Jonesboro

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, C, E, J, K, M, N, P - Tel: 800 631-4420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

Texarkana

UNION TANK CAR CO. TEXARKANA

REPAIR SERVICES - (UP), A, C, F, H, JTel: 870 773-2062

CALIFORNIA

Bakers eld

CATHCART RAIL - (UP, BNSF, SJVR), A, E, J, K, M

Belvidere

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES - (UP), A, F, J

Boron

RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K - Tel: 760 762-0033

City of Industry

TTX COMPANY - SPI - CITY OF INDUSTRY - (UP), A, F, K, N

Commerce

TTX COMPANY - ATH - HOBART - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

El Segundo UNION TANK CAR CO. - (ATSF, UP), A, F, H, K - Tel: 310 333-1702, Fax: 310 615-5492

Fresno

CATHCART RAIL - (SJVR, UP), A, E, J, K, M

LA/Lancaster RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Los Angeles

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, L, N, G

McClellan

CATHCART RAIL - (BNSF, UP, SAVR), A, C, E, H, J, K, M

Mira Loma

TTX COMPANY - WRRC - MIRA LOMA

- (UP), N, A, F, K, M, B, C - Tel: 951 685-0158

Modesto

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRSMODESTO - (MET), A, F, J, K - Tel: 209 338-7790

Mojave PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - N - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Oakland

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

TTX COMPANY - BNOL - OAKLAND(BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - SPOA - OAKLAND(UP), A, F, K, N

Richmond

TTX COMPANY - ATRA - RICHMOND (AUTOTRACK) - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - ATRC - RICHMOND(BNSF), A, F, K, N

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 510 2353001, Fax: 510 235-4227

Richmond

TTX COMPANY - RUPS - RICHMOND (UPS) - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

Sacramento RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

San Bernandino

TTX COMPANY - BNSB - SAN BERNANDINO - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

San Bernardino GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - SAN BERNARDINO - (BNSF), N - Tel: 887 295-1689

Stockton

TTX COMPANY - BNSC - STOCKTON(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Suisun

CATHCART RAIL - (CFNR), A, E, J, K, M

Terminal Island

TTX COMPANY - BNLB - LONG BEACH(BNSF, UP), A, F, K, N

Wasco

SAVAGE SERVICES, CORP. - (BNSF), A, C, E, F, J, K, M, O - Tel: 661 758-8454, Fax: 661 758-8454

Westley

CATHCART RAIL - (GWRR, CFNR), A, E, J, K, M

Yermo

TTX COMPANY - ATBM - YERMO(BNSF), A, F, K, N

COLORADO

Denver

CRMS - (UP), F, H, J - Tel: 773 244-8340

TTX COMPANY - BND - DENVER - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

Hudson

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (BNSF), K - Tel: 281 352-7371

Monte Vista

SAN LUIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CO. -

(SLC), A, B, C, M, O - Tel: 719 852-5758, Fax: 719 852-5198

Pueblo West

LIBERTY RAILWAY SERVICES, INC.(BNSF), A, C, F, B, K - Tel: 719 544-6867, Fax: 719 545-4420

CONNECTICUT

Danbury

SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - (Metro North), B, C, M - Tel: 475 444-3034

DELAWARE

Bear

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

Wilmington

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington

AMTRAK - NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP - A, C, D, F, G, L, N

FLORIDA

Jacksonville TTX COMPANY - SRD - JACKSONVILLE

- (CSX, FEC, NS, CP, BNSF), A, C, F, N, B, J, K, M - Tel: 904 354-2530, Fax: 904 358-6401

Miami

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L

Mulberry

MULBERRY RAILCAR REPAIR CO. - (CSX),

A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, N, O, P - Tel: 863 425-4986, Fax: 863 425-0064

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 863 5343432, Fax: 863 534-3451

Nuevo Laredo PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - N - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Sanford

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L

White Springs

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 386 397-2656

Winter Haven

TTX COMPANY - CXWH - WINTER HAVEN - (CSX), A, F, K, N

GEORGIA

Augusta RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Cartersville

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, B, C,

E, F, H, J, J, K, L, M, N, P - Tel: 800 6314420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

Fitzgerald WATCO INC. - (CSXT), A, B, C, F, H, K, M, N, O - Tel: 229 423-5651, Fax: 229 423-3938

Macon

CFRS MACON - (CSX), K, P - Tel: 224 254-7580

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - MACON - (NS), N - Tel: 866 858-3929

Orange

RESCAR COMPANIES - (NS), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 409 883-0393

Savannah

VOPAK LOGISTICS SERVICES USA INCTel: 912 964-1811

Tennille

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (NS), A, C, E, J - Tel: 478 552-0370, Fax: 636 410-7908

Valdosta

UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (CSXT, CSX), A, F, C, E, F, H, M, J - Tel: 291 244-4125

IDAHO

Pocatello

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, K - Tel: 800

737-2276

ILLINOIS

Bedford Park

TTX COMPANY - CXBP - BEDFORD PARK - (UP), A, F, K, N

Cartersville CRMS - (BNSF, UP), F

Chicago

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K - Tel: 778 521-7033, Fax: 778 521-2718

TTX COMPANY - ATMC - CORWITH(BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - NSCH - WABASH - (NS), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - UPMS - MORGAN ST(UP), A, F, K, N

Chicago Heights

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRSCHICAGO HEIGHTS - (UP), N - Tel: 866 858-3919, Fax: 708 757-4569

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. - K

Downers Grove REXNORD AEROSPACE - Tel: 630 968-1770

REXNORD BEARINGS -

Elwood

TTX COMPANY - BNLP - JOLIET (LPC)(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Hodkins

TTX COMPANY - ATWS - WILLOW SPRINGS - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

Joliet

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 815 4671561, Fax: 815 467-1562

Joliet

TTX COMPANY - UPJL - JOLIET (G4)(UP), A, F, K, N

Madison GATEWAY RAIL SERVICES, INC. - (UP, TRRA, NS, ALS, CSX, AMTRAK), B, C, G, O, D, E - Tel: 618 451-0100, Fax: 618 451-8934

Markham

TTX COMPANY - CNMK - MARKHAM(CN), A, F, K, N

Mt Vernon NRE - (BNSF, II, SOO), A - Tel: 618 241-9270

Mt. Vernon NRE - (CSX, NS, UP), A - Tel: 618 2419270

Natl Stock Yards

SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - (TRRA), B, C, M - Tel: 618 482-2988

Ottawa

OTTAWA RAILCAR SERVICES INC.(CSXT), A, C, J, K - Tel: 815 434-1779, Fax: 815 434-2578

Robinson RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Sauget RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Savanna RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 815 273-3308

Savannah

CRMS - (BNSF), J

Tacoma

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES - (CSXT, CSX), A, B, F, C, E, J, K, M, P

Wood River

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 618 2540181, Fax: 618 254-9765

WATCO INC. - (UP, NS, KCS), A, B, C, F, L, M, N, O - Tel: 618 254-3060, Fax: 618 254-3055

INDIANA

Beech Grove

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES(AMTRAK), B, C, D, F, G, L, N - Tel: 202 906-3771, Fax: 202 906-2911

Earl Park

CATHCART RAL - (KBSR, CSX), O, K, F, C, A

East Chicago

CFRS EAST CHICAGO - (CSX, UP, BNSF, NS, CN), A, E, J, K, P, M - Tel: 219 6894298

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - N - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Evansville

MID-AMERICA LOCOMOTIVE & CAR REPAIR INC. - (CSX), A, K, O, P - Tel: 812 421-1760, Fax: 812 421-1770

Hammond

WOLF LAKE TERMINALS - (IHB), A, F, H, J - Tel: 219 932-3650, Fax: 219 932-1404

Je ersonville

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX, LIRC), A, E, J, K, M

Muncie PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Seymour ENGINEAIR, INC. - B - Tel: 888 431-6575

Shelburn

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX), A, B, C, F, K, O

IOWA

Cedar Rapids RESCAR COMPANIES - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, K, L - Tel: 319 366-0393, Fax: 319 366-6774

Council Blu s WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, E, K, M, N, O - Tel: 712 323-2353, Fax: 712 328-8780

Emmetsburg

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

Lakota RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Manly CATHCART RAIL - (CN, CP, UP), A, C, E, J, K, M

Muscatine

UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (CP), J, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 563 264-0100, Fax: 563 264-3424

Shell Rock

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, N, P - Tel: 800 631-4420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

CAR SHOP LISTINGS

Waterloo UNION TANK CO. WATERLOO REPAIR SERVICES - (CN), A, C, H, H - Tel: 319 234-9023

KANSAS

Co eyville

WATCO INC. - (UP, SKOL, BNSF, KCS), A, C, F, K, N, M, O - Tel: 620 251-2350, Fax: 620 251-6440

Edgerton TTX COMPANY - BNGK - KANSAS CITY(BNSF), A, F, K, N

El Dorado

CRMS - (BNSF), A, F

Kansas City

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - KANSAS CITY - (KCS), N - Tel: 877 459-5440

Pittsburg

WATCO INC. - (UP, SKOL, BNSF, KCS), A, C, K, N, O - Tel: 620 231-6427, Fax: 620 231-1548

KENTUCKY

Catlettsburg

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Jackson

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - N - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

KEY TO CAR SHOP SERVICES

A All normal freight car repair

B Rebuilding

C Wreck repairs

D Rapid transit cars

E Coating applications

F FRA inspections

G Passenger cars

H AAR-certified tank car facilities

J Cleaning

K Mobile Repairs

L New-car assembly

M Painting

N Wheel Shop

O Car storage facilities

P Other

Louisville TTX COMPANY - CXLK - LOUISVILLE(CSX), A, F, K, N

Paducah

NRE - (BNSF, CN), A - Tel: 270 444-4555

Taylor Mill

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - B, C, K, O, A, E, J - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

LOUISIANA

Baton Rouge

AITX RAILCAR SEVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 225 2919222, Fax: 225 293-6303

Gonzales

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 225 647-8403

Gramercy RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 225 869-4625

New Orleans

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L

Plaquermine UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 225 3536290, Fax: 225 353-1534

Ta /Cypress

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 985 7835502, Fax: 985 783-3546

Ville Platte

UNION TANK CAR CO. REPAIR SERVICES

- (AKDN), A, J, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 318 363-5507, Fax: 318 363-0717

MAINE

Derby

KATAHDIN RAILCAR SERVICE - A, B, C, F, H, J, K, O - Tel: 800 698-7327

MARYLAND

Baltimore

TTX COMPANY - BOMB - BALTIMORE(CSX), A, F, K, N

Rising Sun RESCAR COMPANIES - (CSX), A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 410 658-4144

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

Leominster ELECTRO WIRE, GENUINE CABLE GROUP

- (BNSF, CN, CSX, BRC, NS, UP), A, B, C, D, G, L - Tel: 978 534-5300

Spring eld

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

MICHIGAN

Lansing

TTX COMPANY - CNLN - LANSING - (CN), A, F, K, N

Midland

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 979 6385241, Fax: 989 638-5240

St. Clair

OWS RAIL CAR INC. - MICHIGAN DIV.K - Tel: 519 332-5683

Waterford

TTX COMPANY - DRACO FABRICATION(CN), A, F, K, N - Tel: 248 674-4626, Fax: 248 674-3660

MINNESOTA

Breckenridge

RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD - A, C, F, K - Tel: 218 643-8525, Fax: 218 643-2423

Duluth

IPS CRANES - B, K - Tel: 218 628-2160, Fax: 218 628-2645

Glencoe

TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY - (CP, UP, BNSF, CN), A, F, J, K, O, P - Tel: 320 864-7232

Rosemount RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

St. Paul

TTX COMPANY - BNMN - ST. PAUL(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Worthington

DRUMM INC - (UP), J - Tel: 507 372-2212

MISSISSIPPI

Bay St Louis

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX, ANSLEY; MS PBVR), A, C, E, J, K, M

Brookhaven

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (CN), A, E, J - Tel: 601 265-1303

Bude

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (CN, NTZR), A, E, J - Tel: 601 384-5841, Fax: 601 841-9300

Meridian

CFRS MERIDIAN - (BNSF, CN, NS, CSX, KCS), E, M, P, A, K, J - Tel: 601 644-3725

MISSOURI

Kansas City

CATHCART RAIL - (CP, NS, KCS, UP, BN; KCTL), A, A, C, J, E, H, K, M

NORDCO - HOME OF THE SHUTTLEWAGON - B, C, K, P - Tel: 816 569-6488

N Kansas City

TTX COMPANY - NSKC - KC, MO (AUTORACK) - (NS), A, F, K, N

St. Joseph

HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES - (BNSF), A, B, C, J - Tel: 816 901-4982, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21.

MONTANA

Laurel

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 406 6286217, Fax: 406 628-8466

NEBRASKA

Alliance PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - A, C, K, O - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Bridgeport PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - A, C, O, K - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Falls City

HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, E, J, M - Tel: 402 245-3663, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21.

Hastings

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

Lincoln

REXNORD COUPLINGS - Tel: 402 325-6000

Omaha

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRSOMAHA - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, F, J, K, M - Tel: 887 921-1900

UNION TANK CAR CO., OMAHA REPAIR SERVICES - (BNSF), A, C, F - Tel: 402 346-6382, Fax: 402 290-9344

WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, M, N, O - Tel: 44 364-7407

Sidney PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - A, B, C, J, K, O, N, F - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

NEW JERSEY

Bayway (Linden)

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 908 5235605, Fax: 908 523-5874

Henderson PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

NEW YORK

Bayshore

CATHCART RAIL - A, E, J, K, M

Binghamton

CATHCART RAIL - (NYSW), A, E, J, K, M

Falconer

CATHCART RAIL - (WNYP), A, E, J, K, M

Glendale

CATHCART RAIL - (NYA), A, E, J, M, K

Grain Valley

ALSTOM TRANSPORT - B, D, G, L - Tel: 64029, Fax: 816 650-3112

Hornell

ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - (NS), B, D, G, L, M - Tel: 607 324-4595, Fax: 607 324-7090

Long Island City

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, F, D, G, G, L

Niagara Falls

PHILIP SERVICES - Tel: 773 244-8340, Fax: 773 244-8341

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800

737-2276

Plattsburgh

ALSTOM TRANSPORT - B, D, G, L - Tel: 518 566-0150

Rensselaer

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C

Syracuse

CATHCART RAIL - (NYS&W), A, E, J, K, M

West Seneca

EBENEZER RAILCAR SERVICES, INC.(NS), A, B, C, E, F, K, L, M, O - Tel: 716 674-5650, Fax: 716 674-8703

NORTH CAROLINA

Arden

CATHCART RAIL - (NS), K, F

Aurora RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F - Tel: 800

737-2276

Fayetteville

CAPE FEAR RAILCAR INC. - (CSX), A, KTel: 910 488-5030, Fax: 910 488-5042

Reigelwood RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Roxboro

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F - Tel: 800

737-2276

State Port

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Wilmington RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 910

350-3801

NORTH DAKOTA

Fordville

NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES(CP, BNSF), A, C, J, K, M, O, F, P - Tel: 701 229-3330

OHIO

Cairo

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES - (CSX), A, F, H, J, M, O, K - Tel: 419 641-3551

Cincinnati

DRUMM INC - (CSXT), J, K, F, H - Tel: 513 641-4141, Fax: 513 641-4362

Columbus

AEP - (BNSF), A, B, C, F, O - Tel: 614 716-1000

Findlay

JK-CO - A, B, C, K, L - Tel: 800 AIRDUMP, Fax: 419 422-5260

Lima RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Marietta

MOLE-MASTER SERVICES INC. - J - Tel: 740 374-6726, Fax: 740 374-5908

Marion

UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (CSXT), J, B, C, F, H, M, P - Tel: 740 382-8797, Fax: 740 382-5012

Maumee

CATHCART RAIL - (NS), A, C, E, H, J, K, M

North Baltimore

TTX COMPANY - CXNB - NORTH BALTIMORE - (CSX), A, F, K, N

Twinsburg

REXNORD AEROSPACE / PRECISION

GEAR - Tel: 614 739-6673

Walbridge

CATHCART RAIL - A, C, E, J, K, M

Worthington

SILLCOTT RAILWAY EQUIPMENT LTD.(NS), - Tel: 614 885-7224

OREGON

Portland

TTX COMPANY - BNP - PORTLAND(BNSF), A, F, K, N

PENNSYLVANIA

Altoona

UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (NS), C, E, F, H, M, J - Tel: 814 944-4523

Chambersburg

TTX COMPANY - CSPA - CHAMBERSBURG - (CSX), A, F, K, N

DuBois

RESCAR COMPANIES - (BP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 814 375-9050

Hollidaysburg

CURRY RAIL SERVICES - A, B, C, E, H, J, L, M, O, Curry Rail Services is an AAR M-1003 & ISO 9001 Certi ed shop. CRS is a manufacturer & repairer of freight cars & locomotive weldments. - Tel: 814 793-7245, Fax: 814 224-7459

NORFOLK SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED MECHANICAL SERVICES - (NS), A, B, C, F, L, M, N, O, P - Tel: 814 696-2477, Fax: 814 696-2473

Landisville

AMHERST INDUSTRIES OF PA, INC.(NS, LNUT), O, P - Tel: 717 898-2271, Fax: 717 898-0246

Lewistown GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - LEWISTOWN - (Juinata), N - Tel: 800 866-1027

Marcus Hook UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 610 4973327, Fax: 610 497-9592

New Castle INTERCHANGE SPECIALTY SERVICES(CSXT, NS), A, B, C, F, J, L, M, O, P - Tel: 412 652-0822, Fax: 412 652-0554

Philadelphia

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L

TTX COMPANY - CCPA - PHILADELPHIA (GRS) - (CSX), A, F, K, N

Sayre

UNION TANK CAR CO. SAYRE REPAIR SERVICES - (NS), A, C, E, E, F, H, J, MTel: 507 888-9623

Youngwood

BUNCHER RAIL CAR SERVICE - MULTISERVICE SUPPLY DIV. - (NS, CSX, SWP), A - Tel: 724 925-3919, Fax: 724 925-2670

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

CAR SHOP LISTINGS

Columbia RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Darlington

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX, SCRF; G&W), A, E, J, K, M

Lancaster

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX, NS, LCRR), A, E, J, K, M

Mt. Pleasant

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

N Charleston

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 843 747-6085

North Augusta

TTX COMPANY - SRD - NORTH AUGUSTA

- (NS), A, C, B, J, N, F, K, M - Tel: 803 279-1922, Fax: 803 278-1280

Taylor REXNORD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES SCTel: 800 235-6371

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brandon MIDWEST RAILCAR REPAIR, INC.(BNSF), A, B, C, E, H, J, K, M, F - Tel: 605 582-8300, Fax: 605 582-8305

TENNESSEE

Kingsport

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX, NS), A, B, C, F, K, M, M, O

RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K - Tel: 423 378-4064

Knoxville

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX), O, K, F, A

Memphis RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

TTX COMPANY - BNM - MEMPHIS(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Oak Ridge EAST TENNESSEE RAIL CAR SERVICES

INC. - (NS), A, C, F, G, K, M, O - Tel: 865 576-5838, Fax: 865 576-6332

TEXAS

Austin WATCO INC. - A - Tel: 512 246-0738

Baytown RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 281

834-4342

TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC(BNSF, UPRR; TGS), A, N, J, F, K, O, P, H - Tel: 409 727-4801

Beaumont RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

KEY TO CAR SHOP SERVICES

A All normal freight car repair

B Rebuilding

C Wreck repairs

D Rapid transit cars

E Coating applications

F FRA inspections

G Passenger cars

H AAR-certified tank car facilities

J Cleaning

K Mobile Repairs

L New-car assembly

M Painting

N Wheel Shop

O Car storage facilities

P Other

Bishop RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Borger RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Cedar Bayou RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Channelview RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 281 452-4221

Clear Lake RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Cleburne GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRSCLEBURNE - (BNSF), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M - Tel: 817 556-6752

Cleveland UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (BNSF), J, C, F, H, M, P - Tel: 281 592-6424, Fax: 281 592-4381

Corsicana

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - CORSICANA - (UP), N, C - Tel: 903 654-4453

Deer Park RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

VOPAK LOGISTICS SERVICES USA INCTel: 281 604-6000

Downers Grove RESCAR COMPANIES - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 800 851-5196

Elkhart EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES - (UP), A, F, H, J, M, O, K - Tel: 903 764-5621

Fort Worth

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, N, P - Tel: 800 631-4420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

Freeport UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 979 2381374, Fax: 979 238-0847

Goodrich AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (UP), A, J, E - Tel: 936 365-2679

Gregory RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Haslet

TTX COMPANY - ATD - ALLIANCE(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Hockley WATCO INC. - (UP), A, C, B, F, H, J, M, N, O - Tel: 936 372-9136, Fax: 936 372-9568

Houston CALDER DESIGN & MFG - N - Tel: 832 301-0781

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

TTX COMPANY - ATSH - HOUSTON(BNSF), A, F, K, N

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 713 9266980, Fax: 713 926-4959

WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, K, N, O - Tel: 713 453-2900, Fax: 713 453-2704

LaPorte

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

Longview

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - (UP), A, C, E, J - Tel: 903 759-4406, Fax: 903 759-2007

RESCAR COMPANIES - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, K, J, M - Tel: 903 759-0831, Fax: 903 759-0719

Matagorda

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 979 2447187, Fax: 979 244-7187

Mt. Belvieu RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Nash

TEXANA TANK CAR & MFG. - C, F, H, L, M, P - Tel: 903 838-5564, Fax: 903 838-0672

Orange RESCAR COMPANIES - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 409 883-0393

Pasadena RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Point Comfort

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC - K - Tel: 281 352-7371

Portland

VOPAK LOGISTICS SERVICES USA INC -

Rhome

DYSOL DBA SOCOMORE - E, G, J, K, L, M, N - Tel: 817 335-1826

Roscoe

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES - (UP), A, F, H, J, M, O, K - Tel: 325 766-3313

Saginaw

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, K, L, M, N, P - Tel: 800 6314420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

San Antonio

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - SAN ANTONIO - (UP), A, F, J, K - Tel: 887 921-1900

Seadri UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 361 5533791, Fax: 361 553-2764

Tatum RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Texas City

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800

737-2276

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 409 9485369, Fax: 409 948-5328

Three Rivers

TRINITYRAIL MAINTENANCE - A, F, J, K, P - Tel: 800 631-4420, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.

Von Ormy

TTX COMPANY - UPSA - SAN ANTONIO(UP), A, F, K, N

Waskom

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - N - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Wichita Falls

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES - (BNSF), A, F, H, J, M, O, K - Tel: 940 249-9978

UTAH

Ogden

CATHCART RAIL - A, E, J, K, M, K

VIRGINIA

Covington

RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800

737-2276

Norfolk

TTX COMPANY - NSN - NORFOLK - (NS), A, F, K, N

Portsmouth

TTX COMPANY - CSXP - PORTSMOUTH(CSX), A, F, K, N

Roanoke

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - (NS), B, C, F, L, M, A, K, O - Tel: 540 853-3221, Fax: 540 853-3254, SEE OUR AD ON C4.

WASHINGTON

Aberdeen

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES - (BNSF, UP), A, F - Tel: 360 580-2511

Anacortes

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 360 2931446, Fax: 360 293-1442

Chehalis

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - CHEHALIS - (BNSF, UP), A, C, F, J, K, M - Tel: 877 459-5441

Kennewick GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRS - FINLEY - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 887 921-1900

Richland RESCAR COMPANIES - A, E - Tel: 800 737-2276

Seattle

AMTRAK - MECHANICAL SERVICES - B, C, D, F, G, L, N

TALGO, INC. - MAINTENANCE - (BNSF), G - Tel: 206 343-5157, Fax: 206 3860286

TTX COMPANY - BNSS - SOUTH SEATTLE - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - BNST - STACY ST(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Spokane

TTX COMPANY - BNSK - SPOKANE(BNSF), A, F, K, N

Tacoma

GREENBRIER COMPANIES GRSTACOMA - (BNSF, UP), N - Tel: 800 785-9435

TTX COMPANY - BNTA - TACOMA (AUTORACK) - (BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - BNTO - TACOMA(BNSF), A, F, K, N

TTX COMPANY - TACO - PORT OF TACOMA - (UP), A, F, K, N

Vancouver

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 360 5761206, Fax: 360 576-8216

WEST VIRGINIA

Eleanor

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX), A, B, C, F

Keokuk

CATHCART RAIL -

Natrium RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Nitro RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Point Pleasant

CATHCART RAIL - (CSX), O, K, F, C, B, A

South Charleston

UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 304 7446674, Fax: 304 744-4758

WISCONSIN

Green Bay

WESTERN REPAIR SERVICE INC. - (CN), A, C, F - Tel: 920 435-4451, Fax: 920 435-4452

Horicon

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD

- (BNSF, BRC, CN, CP, SOO, UP, WSOR), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, O, P - Tel: 920 4852600, Fax: 920 485-4354

Janesville

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD

- (CN, CP, BNSF, BRC, SOO, UP), A, F, KTel: 608 757-3232, Fax: 608 757-3237

Madison

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD(BNSF, BRC, CN, CP, SOO, UP, WC), A, F, K - Tel: 608 243-9101, Fax: 608 243-9225

Milwaukee

REXNORD GEAR - Tel: 414 342-3131

REXNORD POWER TRANSMISSION HQTel: 414 643-3000

New Berlin

REXNORD COUPLINGS - Tel: 262 7964060

West Milwaukee

REXNORD INDUSTRIAL CHAIN - Tel: 414 643-2365

WYOMING

Douglas PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - A, O - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Evanston

UNION TANK CAR CO., REPAIR SERVICES - (UP), A, J, C, F, H, M - Tel: 307 789-2744, Fax: 307 789-3019

Rock Springs PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - A, C, J - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

CANADA

Abbotsford

REXNORD VANCOUVER - Tel: 604 8529545, Fax: 604 852-9693

Balzac RESCAR COMPANIES - A, E, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Belle Plains RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Bunaby SOCOMORE CANADA LTD - E, G, J, K, L, M, N - Tel: 604 420-7707

Calgary NRE - A - Tel: 403 279-4447

REXNORD CALGARY - Tel: 403 253-1775, Fax: 403 253-2624

Edmonton PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CP), C, E, F, J, K, M

REXNORD EDMONTON - Tel: 780 4639444, Fax: 780 450-4973

Etobicoke REXNORD FALK RENEW ONTARIO - Tel: 416 675-6071, Fax: 416 213-1020

TTX COMPANY - XCPT - ETOBICOKE(CP), A, F, K, N

Exshaw RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Hamilton RAILCARE INC. - (CP, CN), A, C, B, F, J, K, H, O, P - Tel: 905-527-8238, Fax: 905-527-7864

Jo re PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CN), C, F, H, J, K

Kamloops

TTX COMPANY - XCNV - KAMLOOPS(CN), A, F, K, N

La Pocatiere

ALSTOM TRANSPORT CANADA - B, D, G, L - Tel: 418 856-1232, Fax: 418 856-1670

Lachine

CAD RAILWAY INDUSTRIES LTD - (CN, CP), B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, M - Tel: 514 634-3131, Fax: 514 634-4280

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

CAR SHOP LISTINGS

Mississauga

TTX COMPANY - XCNT - TORONTO(CN), A, F, K, N

Oakville

PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CN), C, F, H, M

Regina - East

PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CP), C, H, J, K

Regina - West

PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CN), A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M

Salaberry-de-Valley eld

TTX COMPANY - XCXM - QUEBEC(CSX), A, F, K, N

Sarnia

AITX RAILCAR SERVICES OF CANADA, INC - (CN), A, C, E, J - Tel: 519 332-3739, Fax: 226 778-0094

OWS RAIL CAR INC. - A, B, C, J, K, MTel: 519 332-5683, Fax: 519 332-2650

PROCOR, REPAIR SERVICES - (CN), C, H, J, K

Scarborough

REXNORD SCARBOROUGH - Tel: 416

297-6868, Fax: 416 297-6873

St Laurent

REXNORD MONTREAL - Tel: 514 3372446, Fax: 514 337-2615

Thunder Bay

ALSTOM - B, D, G, L - Tel: 807 475-1802

KEY TO CAR SHOP SERVICES

A All normal freight car repair

B Rebuilding

C Wreck repairs

D Rapid transit cars

E Coating applications

F FRA inspections

G Passenger cars

H AAR-certified tank car facilities

J Cleaning

K Mobile Repairs

L New-car assembly

M Painting

N Wheel Shop

O Car storage facilities

P Other

MEXICO

Celaya

UNION TANK CAR CO. REPAIR SERVICES

- A, C, F, H, J, M - Tel: 52 461 618-2961, Fax: 52 461 609-0889

Gomez Palacio

EQUIPOS FERROVIARIOS DEL NORTE

SA DE CV - (Ferromex), A, B, C, E, H, J, K, M, D, P - Tel: 871 750-0391

La Granja

EQUIPOS FERROVIARIOS DEL SURESTE, SA DECV - (Ferrosur), A, C, E, H, J, M, B, K, D, P - Tel: 288 885-1833

Sahagun

BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - A, B, D, G, L - Tel: 79 1913-8700

ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa

WATCO INC. - (CSXT, KCS, NS), B - Tel: 205 542-3606, Fax: 205 391-0057

ARKANSAS

Springdale

SPRINGDALE TRANSLOADING FACILITY

- (BNSF, FSRR, KCS, UP, SP), A - Tel: 479 751-4483

GEORGIA

Monroe

POWERRAIL LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES

- B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L, M - Tel: 570 8837005, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23.

Patterson

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COM-

PANY - B, C, D, E, H, K, L, M - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

IDAHO

Lewiston

WATCO INC. - - Tel: 208 490-0794

ILLINOIS

Chicago Heights

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - ATel: 800 798-5841

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.B, D, E, J, L

Hartford

NATIONAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR - F, G - Tel: 618 254-7451

Joliet

CHROME CRANKSHAFT COMPANY, LLC - B, C - Tel: 815 725-9030, Fax: 815 725-9930

Mt Vernon

NRE - (BNSF, II, SOO), A - Tel: 618 241-9270

NRE - (CSXT), A - Tel: 618 241-9270

Mt. Vernon

NRE - (CSX, NS, UP), A - Tel: 618 2419270

South Holland

HADADY CORP. - C, J

INDIANA

East Chicago

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR

COMPANY - H - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Evansville

MID-AMERICA LOCOMOTIVE & CAR

REPAIR INC. - (CSX), B, H, J, L, C, D, E, K, M - Tel: 812 421-1760, Fax: 812 421-1770

West Lafayette

DPG SERVICE - LAFAYETTE - B, C, E, OTel: 765 742-4410

IOWA

Marshalltown

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - B, D, E, M, O - Tel: 800 4768769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

KENTUCKY May eld

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - B, C, D, E, F, H, K, L - Tel: 800 476-8763, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

Paducah

NRE - (BNSF, CN), A - Tel: 270 444-4555

LOUISIANA

Minden

WATCO INC. - (KCS), A - Tel: 318 5148167

Sunset

DOUCET S DIESEL SERVICE, INC. - B, C, F, M - Tel: 337 662-6020

MAINE

Derby

KATAHDIN RAILCAR SERVICE - A, B, C, D - Tel: 800 698-7327

MASSACHUSETTS

Leominster ELECTRO WIRE, GENUINE CABLE GROUP - (BNSF, CN, CSX, BRC, NS, UP),

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, O - Tel: 978 534-5300

MICHIGAN

Rochester

WHEEL TRUING BRAKE SHOE CO - H, Grinding Shoes & Flange Cutting KitsTel: 248 651-9010, Fax: 248 651-9032

MINNESOTA

Bethel

INDEPENDENT LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE

INC. - (BNSF), A - Tel: 763 434-4661, Fax: 736 434-0017

MISSISSIPPI

Moss Point

MISSISSIPPI EXPORT R.R. CO. - (CN, CSXT, Del.), A

NEW YORK

Lockport

NIAGARA COOLER, INC. - C - Tel: 716 434-1235, Fax: 716 434-1739

NORTH DAKOTA

Fordville

NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - (CP, BNSF), B, L, M, H, J - Tel: 701 229-3330

OHIO

Bucyrus

AMERICAN & OHIO LOCOMOTIVE CRANE - (NS), O - Tel: 419 562-6010

Cleveland

CHROMIUM CORPORATION PLANT(AS, BNSF, UP), - Tel: 216 271-4910

SWIGER COIL SYSTEMS INC. - (NS), C, D, E, G, O, B - Tel: 216 362-7500

PENNSYLVANIA

Altoona

NORFOLK SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED

MECHANICAL SERVICES - (NS), A, OTel: 814 949-1402, Fax: 814 949-1406

Brookville

BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORP.(B&P), C, D, E, K, L, A, B, F, G, H, J, O, M - Tel: 814 849-2000, Fax: 814 849-2010

Fairless Hills

MCHUGH R.R. MAINTENANCE EQUIP., INC. - E - Tel: 215 949-0430

West Chester WESTCODE, INC. - A - Tel: 610 7381200, Fax: 610 696-7420

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greensville

REPUBLIC LOCOMOTIVE - (CSX), A - Tel: 864 271-4000, Fax: 864 271-4027

TENNESSEE

Oak Ridge

EAST TENNESSEE RAIL CAR SERVICES INC. - (NS), C - Tel: 865 576-5838, Fax: 865 576-6332

KEY TO LOCOMOTIVE SHOP SERVICES

A All of the following

B Light repair/reconditioning inspection

C Heavy repair/OEM specification remanufacture

D Upgrading/conversion/ repowering

E Electrical/control renovation

F Diesel engine overhaul/test/ remanufacturing line bore

G Traction motor/ generatoroverhaul/ rewinding

H Wheel turning/remounting/ bearing overhaul

J Truck/brake rigging overhaul/remanufacture

K Wreck repair

L Painting, exterior/interior

M Mobile repairs

O Other

LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS

TEXAS

Austin WATCO INC. - B, E, H, M - Tel: 512

246-0738

Baytown

TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC(BNSF, UPRR; TGS), B, D, F, G, H, J, L, M, O - Tel: 409 727-4801

Houston

CALDER DESIGN & MFG - G, H - Tel: 832 301-0781

WATCO INC. - (UP), A - Tel: 713 4532900, Fax: 713 453-2704

Rhome

DYSOL DBA SOCOMORE - C, L - Tel: 817 335-1826

Silsbee

WATCO INC. - - Tel: 409 385-6611, Fax: 409 386-2851

Waskom PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - H - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

VIRGINIA

Roanoke

NORFOLK SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED MECHANICAL SERVICES - (NS), A, OTel: 814 949-1402, Fax: 814 949-1406

WASHINGTON

Seattle

PACIFICA - D - Tel: 206 954-4618

TALGO, INC. - MAINTENANCE - (BNSF), - Tel: 206 343-5157, Fax: 206 386-0286

WISCONSIN

Horicon

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD(BNSF, BRC, CN, CP, SOO, UP, WSOR), B - Tel: 920 485-2600, Fax: 920 485-4354

CANADA

Bunaby

SOCOMORE CANADA LTD - C, L - Tel: 604 420-7707

Calgary

ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - ATel: 403 236-6917, Fax: 403 236-6914

KEY TO LOCOMOTIVE SHOP SERVICES

A All of the following

B Light repair/reconditioning inspection

C Heavy repair/OEM specification remanufacture

D Upgrading/conversion/ repowering

E Electrical/control renovation

F Diesel engine overhaul/test/ remanufacturing line bore

G Traction motor/ generatoroverhaul/ rewinding

H Wheel turning/remounting/ bearing overhaul

J Truck/brake rigging overhaul/remanufacture

K Wreck repair

L Painting, exterior/interior

M Mobile repairs

O Other

NRE - A - Tel: 403 279-4447

Charny

CLN INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. - (CN), A - Tel: 418 832-4421

Lachine

CAD RAILWAY INDUSTRIES LTD - (CN, CP), B, C, D, E, F, J, K, L - Tel: 514 6343131, Fax: 514 634-4280

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - B, H - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

MEXICO

Mexico City

SILVERLINE AMERICA SA DE CV - C, F

San Luis Potosi

PROGRESS RAIL, A CATERPILLAR COMPANY - G - Tel: 800 476-8769, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.

AESS/DIESEL ENGINE HEATING SYSTEMS

Hotstart......................................... WA

Power Drives, Inc............................. NC

Progress Rail...................................AL

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

AFTERCOOLERS

McNational, Inc..............................OH

Niagara Cooler, Inc........................... NY

NRE...................................................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

NRE Power Systems...........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Wabtec Corporation for Wabtec Global Services........................... PA

AIR COMPRESSORS

Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC.......... SC

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

AIR CONDITIONING

Ametek..........................................OH

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

AIR DRYERS

Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC.......... SC

NRE...................................................IL

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

ARMATURE COILS & WINDINGS

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Progress Rail...................................AL

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

AUCTION SERVICES

Sterling Auction Services, LLC...........TX

AUXILIARY REMANUFACTURE

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Progress Rail...................................AL

BATTERIES & BATTERY SYSTEMS

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

La Marche Manufacturing Co..............IL

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Railroad Battery Services (RBS)....... MO

Star Headlight & Lantern.................. NY

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Transportation Products Sales Company (TPSC)......................... MO

BEARINGS, NEW AND RECONDITIONED

Amsted Rail......................................IL

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

General Bearing Corp....................... NY

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Rail Bearing Service Inc, a Div of The Timken Company........................TN

REXNORD Power Transmission HQ....WI

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Timken Co., The..............................OH

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

BOLTS, CAR

BBC Fasteners Inc..............................IL

Howmet Fastening Systems..............TX

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Security Locknut, LLC.........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

BRAKE COMPONENTS (BRAKE BEAMS, BRAKE SHOES, SLACK ADJUSTORS, CYLINDERS AND OTHER BRAKE APPLIANCES)

Ametek..........................................OH

Comet Industries............................ MO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

Herzog.......................................... MO

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

Knorr Brake Corp............................ MD

Miller Ingenuity.............................. MN

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Railroad Friction Products Corp......... NC

Railway Supply Specialists LLC...........IL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Silverline America SA de CV.............DF

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

BRUSHES, CARBON

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

BUSHINGS

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

CAB HEATERS

Ametek..........................................OH

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

NRE...................................................IL

Nvent Raychem................................TX

Ogontz Corp. PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

CAB RADIOS

RailComm....................................... NY

Wabtec Corporation for Wabtec Global Services........................... PA

CABLE ASSEMBLIES

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

NRE...................................................IL

Nvent Raychem................................TX

Rexel Electrical................................TX

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

Smith Systems Inc........................... NC

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

CAMSHAFTS

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

CARBODY COMPONENTS

Curry Rail Services........................... PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

NRE Power Systems...........................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Security Locknut, LLC.........................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

CASTINGS

Amsted Rail......................................IL

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Rustoleum Corp. ................................IL

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

Strato, Inc........................................NJ

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

CIRCUIT BOARDS

NRE...................................................IL

Nvent Raychem................................TX

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Drumm Inc.....................................OH

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Socomore Canada Ltd............... Canada

COMMUTATORS

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

CONNECTING RODS

McNational, Inc..............................OH

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Rexel Electrical................................TX

REXNORD Power Transmission HQ....WI

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Cattron MO

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.................. PA

LEM U.S.A., Inc................................WI

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

NRE...................................................IL

Nvent Raychem................................TX

Ogontz Corp. ................................... PA

Phoenix Contact............................... PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

RailPower Hybrid Technologies Corp. PA Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY Smith Systems Inc........................... NC

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

TCB Group, The................................ PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

WAGO Corp ......................................WI

Yaskawa America Drives & Motion......IL

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

CONTROLLERS (CAM)

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Progress Rail...................................AL

RailPower Hybrid Technologies Corp. PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

SUPPORT SERVICES

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

CONVERTERS/INVERTERS

LEM U.S.A., Inc................................WI

COUPLERS, COUPLER ASSEMBLIES, DRAFT GEAR, CUSHIONING DEVICES

Comet Industries............................ MO

Diamond Wire Spring....................... PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Railway Supply Specialists LLC...........IL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Strato, Inc........................................NJ

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

CRANKSHAFTS

Ellwood Chrome Crankshaft................IL

NRE...................................................IL

OEM Remanufacturing.............. Canada

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

CYLINDER HEADS

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

McNational, Inc..............................OH

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

DIESEL ENGINES

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Hatz Diesel of America, Inc...............WI

McNational, Inc..............................OH

MTU America Inc.............................. MI

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Silverline America SA de CV.............DF

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

DIESEL INJECTORS

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

DIESEL PARTS

BBC Fasteners Inc..............................IL

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

McNational, Inc..............................OH

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

DITCH LIGHTS

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

DOORS/DOOR LATCHES

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

DROP TABLES

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

ELECTRICAL CABINET REWIRING

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA WAGO Corp ......................................WI

ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Phoenix Contact............................... PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

ELECTRICAL POWER CONVERTERS/ INVERTERS

Automated Railroad Maintenance Systems (ARMS)......................... MO

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Progress Rail...................................AL

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (COMMUNICATIONS, LOCOMOTIVE CONTROLS, ECP BRAKES)

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

LEM U.S.A., Inc................................WI

NRE Power Systems...........................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Railcar Management Inc (RMI).......... GA

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

Smith Systems Inc........................... NC

TCB Group, The................................ PA

TESSCO Technologies Inc................. MD

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT

Century Group Inc.............................LA

Paci ca.......................................... WA

Socomore Canada Ltd............... Canada

FILTERS

American Air Filter........................... KY

Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC.......... SC

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

NRE...................................................IL

Ogontz Corp. PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Civacon ..........................................OH

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Hotstart......................................... WA

OPW Fuel Management Systems.........IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Sardello Inc..................................... PA

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

TCB Group, The................................ PA

Wi-Tronix...........................................IL

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

GAUGES

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

International Electronic Machines Corp (IEM)................... NY

NRE...................................................IL

Ogontz Corp. PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Strato, Inc........................................NJ

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Winchester Industries Inc................. CT

GEAR REPROFILING

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

GENERATOR SETS

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

MTU America Inc.............................. MI

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA Progress Rail...................................AL Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

HAND BRAKES

Comet Industries............................ MO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

HATCH COVERS

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR NRE...................................................IL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Warren Railcar Service Inc................ PA

HEAT EXCHANGERS/ INTERCOOLERS

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Niagara Cooler, Inc........................... NY NRE...................................................IL

The New York Blower Company...........IL

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

HOPPER GATE ASSEMBLIES & CONTROLS

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Warren Railcar Service Inc................ PA

HOSE ASSEMBLIES/GLANDHANDS

Comet Industries............................ MO

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Strato, Inc........................................NJ

Thermoid.......................................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

JACKS

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

LAMPS/LIGHTS/INDICATORS

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL NRE...................................................IL

Ogontz Corp. PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA Progress Rail...................................AL

Specialty Bulb Co............................. NY

Star Headlight & Lantern.................. NY

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA TPSC MO

VCC Visual Communications Company....................................CA

Velcorp/GEMS.................................. FL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

LINERS

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

International Protective Coatings...... KY

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.....................................IN

NRE...................................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

LOCKING FASTENERS & DEVICES

BBC Fasteners Inc..............................IL

Howmet Fastening Systems..............TX

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Security Locknut, LLC.........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

LOCOMOTIVE & RAILCAR BROKERS

Sterling Auction Services, LLC...........TX

LOCOMOTIVE CONTROLS

Cattron MO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Hotstart......................................... WA

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

NRE...................................................IL

Progress Rail...................................AL

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Yaskawa America Drives & Motion......IL

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

LUBRICANTS & FRICTION MODIFERS

Hannay Reels Inc............................. NY

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc........OH

MPL Innovations, Inc....................... WA

NRE...................................................IL

Socomore Canada Ltd............... Canada

Timken Co., The..............................OH

Universal Lubricants, Inc.................. KS

LUBRICATORS, ON-BOARD

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Universal Lubricants, Inc.................. KS

MAIN OFFICE

3M Company.................................. MN

AEP - American Electrical Power HQ.OH

AITX Railcar Services, LLC................ MO

ALSTOM Canada

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

American Air Filter........................... KY

Ametek..........................................OH

Amherst Industries of PA, Inc........... PA

Amico - A Gibraltar Industries Company....................AL

Amsted Rail......................................IL

AMTRAK - National Railroad Passenger Corp. ..........................................DC

ANCAF S.A. De C.V............................DF

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AngelTrax........................................AL

Arkansas & Missouri R.R..................AR

Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC.......... SC

Automated Railroad Maintenance Systems (ARMS)......................... MO

BBC Fasteners Inc..............................IL

Brookville Equipment Corporation.... PA

C.K. Industries Inc.............................IL

CAD Railway Industries Ltd........ Canada

Cameron.................................. Canada

Cape Fear Railcar Services................ NC

CathCart Rail..................................OH

Cattron........................................... MO

Century Group Inc.............................LA

CF Rail Services.................................IL

Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co...........IL

CIT Rail Resources..............................IL

Civacon ..........................................OH

Clark Filter....................................... PA

CLN Industries

International, Inc................. Canada

Comet Industries............................ MO

ContiTech USA, Inc..........................OH

CRMS ................................................IL

Curry Rail Services........................... PA

Danella Rental Systems, Inc............. PA

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Diamond Wire Spring....................... PA

Doucet’s Diesel Service, Inc..............LA

Drumm Inc.....................................OH

Dysol dba Socomore........................TX

Eagle Railcar Services LP..................TX

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Ebenezer Railcar Services, Inc.......... NY

Electro Wire, Genuine Cable Group.....IL

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

Ellwood Chrome Crankshaft................IL

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

ERS Industries, Inc.......................... NY

FELLFAB Corporation........................ GA

FreightCar America Inc......................IL

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

General Bearing Corp....................... NY

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR

Gri n Wheel Co............................... KS

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

Hannay Reels Inc............................. NY

Harbor Rail Services Company..........CA

Hatz Diesel of America, Inc...............WI

Herzog.......................................... MO

Hill Railroad Company...................... PA

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.................. PA

Honeywell Sensing & Control........... MN

Hotstart......................................... WA

Howmet Fastening Systems..............TX

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

International Electronic Machines Corp (IEM)................... NY

International Protective Coatings...... KY

InterTran Corp................................. PA

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

JK-CO, LLC.......................................OH

Katahdin Railcar Services................ ME

Kelso Technologies Inc.............. Canada

Knorr Brake Corp............................ MD

La Marche Manufacturing Co..............IL

LEM U.S.A., Inc................................WI

Lexair Inc........................................ KY

Liberty Railway Services, Inc............ CO

LPI Lift Systems, Inc.........................WI

LTK Engineering Services.................. PA

Marmon Rail....................................TX

McHugh Locomotive & Crane............ PA

McNational, Inc..............................OH

Mid-America Locomotive & Car Repair Inc...........................IN

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc........OH

Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc.............. SD

Miller Ingenuity.............................. MN

Mississippi Export R.R. Co. MS

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.....................................IN

Mitsui Rail Capital LLC........................IL

Mobile Locomotive.............................IL

Mobile Locomotive Services...............IL

Mole-Master Services Inc................OH

MPL Innovations, Inc....................... WA

MTU America Inc.............................. MI

Mulberry Railcar Repair Co................ FL

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

National Oilwell Varco......................CA

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

New Orleans Public Belt R.R..............LA

Niagara Cooler, Inc........................... NY

Nordco........................................... MO

Northern Plains Rail Services...........ND

NRE...................................................IL

NRE Power Systems...........................IL

Nvent Raychem................................TX

Oakley Tank Lines............................ NY

OEM Remanufacturing.............. Canada

Ogontz Corp. PA

OPW Fuel Management Systems.........IL

Ottawa Railcar Services Inc................IL

OWS Rail Car Inc....................... Canada

Paci ca.......................................... WA

Phoenix Contact............................... PA

Power Drives, Inc............................. NC

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Procor Limited.......................... Canada

Progress Rail...................................AL

Rail Bearing Service Inc, a Div of The Timken Company..................TN

Railcar Management Inc (RMI).......... GA

Railcare Inc.............................. Canada

RailComm....................................... NY

RailPower Hybrid Technologies Corp. PA

Railroad Battery Services (RBS)....... MO

Railroad Friction Products Corp......... NC

Railway Supply Specialists LLC...........IL

Red River Valley & Western Railroad. MN

Republic Locomotive........................ SC

Rescar Companies.............................IL

Rexel Electrical................................TX

REXNORD Power Transmission HQ....WI

Rustoleum Corp. ................................IL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

San Luis Central Railroad Co............. CO

Sardello Inc..................................... PA

Savage Services, Corp......................CA

Security Locknut, LLC.........................IL

Servicios Ferroviarios de Norteamerica.........................NL

Siemens Mobility, Inc...................... NY

Sillcott Railway Equipment Ltd........OH

Silverline America SA de CV.............DF

SKF ...................................................IL

SMBC Rail Services............................IL

Smith Equipment............................ SD

Smith Systems Inc........................... NC

Socomore Canada Ltd............... Canada

Specialty Bulb Co............................. NY

Sperry Rail Service........................... CT

Standard Car Truck............................IL

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

Star Headlight & Lantern.................. NY

Sterling Auction Services, LLC...........TX

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

TCB Group, The................................ PA

TESSCO Technologies Inc................. MD

Texana Tank Car & Mfg, LTD..............TX

The New York Blower Company...........IL

Thermo King Corp........................... MN

Thermoid.......................................OH

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Timken Co., The..............................OH

TPSC .............................................. MO

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc..............TX

Transportation Products Sales Company (TPSC)......................... MO

TrinityRail.......................................TX

TTX Company.....................................IL

Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company................................... MN

Ultra-Tech Enterprises, Inc. (UTE)....... FL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

Unit-Train Maintenance Co............... CO

Universal Lubricants, Inc.................. KS USSC LLC PA

VCC Visual Communications Company....................................CA

Velcorp/GEMS.................................. FL

VLS Environmental Solutions...........TX

Vopak Logistics Services USA Inc......TX

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Wabtec Corporation......................... PA

Wabtec Corporation for Wabtec Global Services........................... PA

WAGO Corp ......................................WI

Warren Railcar Service Inc................ PA

Watco Inc........................................ KS

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

Western Repair Service Inc...............WI

Wheel Truing Brake Shoe Co............. MI

Winchester Industries Inc................. CT Wisconsin & Southern Railroad........WI

Wi-Tronix...........................................IL

Wolf Lake Terminals..........................IN

Yaskawa America Drives & Motion......IL

ZF North America, Inc....................... MI

ZTR Control Systems....................... MN

MOBILE REPAIR

Progress Rail...................................AL

OIL COOLERS

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Niagara Cooler, Inc........................... NY

NRE...................................................IL

SUPPORT SERVICES

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

PAINTS/COATINGS/FINISHES

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

International Protective Coatings...... KY

National Oilwell Varco......................CA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Socomore Canada Ltd............... Canada

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

PISTONS

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

RADIATORS

EngineAir, Inc...................................IN

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

Niagara Cooler, Inc........................... NY

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

RAIL BEARING SERVICE

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Timken Co., The..............................OH

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

SAFETY GRAPHICS/DECALS

3M Company.................................. MN

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

SAFETY GRATING

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

SANDERS

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

SEATS

FELLFAB Corporation........................ GA

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

USSC LLC PA

SHOCK ABSORBERS

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

REXNORD Power Transmission HQ....WI

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

ZF North America, Inc....................... MI

SHOP EQUIPMENT

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc..........IL

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

LPI Lift Systems, Inc.........................WI

TCB Group, The................................ PA

SOFTWARE, COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC/BILLING

Progress Rail...................................AL

Railcar Management Inc (RMI).......... GA

TCB Group, The................................ PA

STATOR MOTORS

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Progress Rail...................................AL

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

TESTING

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA Progress Rail...................................AL

TESSCO Technologies Inc................. MD

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Ultra-Tech Enterprises, Inc. (UTE)....... FL

TOILETS

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

TRACTION MOTORS

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

Miller Ingenuity.............................. MN MTU America Inc.............................. MI

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA Progress Rail...................................AL

Swiger Coil Systems Inc...................OH

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

TRUCK/COMBO REMANUFACTURE

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

TRUCKS AND COMPONENTS (SPRINGS, BOLSTERS, SIDE FRAMES)

ALSTOM Transportation Inc.............. NY

BBC Fasteners Inc..............................IL

Comet Industries............................ MO

ContiTech USA, Inc..........................OH

Diamond Wire Spring....................... PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

Strato, Inc........................................NJ

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

TURBOCHARGERS, REMANUFACTURED

Cameron.................................. Canada

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

VALVES

Comet Industries............................ MO

Dayton-Phoenix Group....................OH

Diamond Wire Spring....................... PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Kelso Technologies Inc.............. Canada

Lexair Inc........................................ KY

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

Ogontz Corp. PA

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

ThermOmega Tech........................... PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Westcode, Inc.................................. PA

WEAR PLATES

Comet Industries............................ MO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Elk Corporation of Texas...................TX

Hadady Corp. .....................................IL

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

REXNORD Power Transmission HQ....WI

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Standard Car Truck Co. .......................IL

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

WELDING EQUIPMENT

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

Smith Equipment............................ SD

Thermoid.......................................OH

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

WHEELS/AXLES/WHEEL SETS

Amsted Rail......................................IL

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR

Gri n Wheel Co............................... KS

Independent Locomotive Service..... MN

International Electronic Machines Corp (IEM)................... NY

InterTran Corp................................. PA

IPS Cranes...................................... MN

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Multi-Service Supply........................ PA

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

PowerRail Locomotive Services........ GA

Progress Rail...................................AL

Salco Products, Inc...........................IL

TALGO, Inc...................................... WA

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA

Union Tank Car Co..............................IL

W.W. Williams - HQ..........................OH

Wheel Truing Brake Shoe Co............. MI

WHEEL-SET SHOP SERVICES

Calder Design & Mfg........................TX

Greenbrier Companies, Inc............... OR

J Bard McLean Inc............................ PA

Progress Rail...................................AL

WINCHES

National Steel Car Limited......... Canada

WINDOWS/GLAZING

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc.TN

Ellcon-National Inc........................... SC

Gateway Rail Services, Inc..................IL

Thoroughbred Mechanical Services.. PA USSC LLC PA

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HYDROGEN:

ith the absence of orders for new locomotives, it is easy to conclude railroad executives are not thinking about new purchases. is is probably wrong. What is keeping railroad managers pondering locomotives are their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. Dra ed in 2019 by all Class I carriers, these ESG goals weigh heavily in current discussions. For locomotives, the focus is on “E” for Environmental. With a few exceptions, such as highway vehicles, almost all railroad emissions come from locomotives. Unlike earlier, the focus is no longer on oxides of nitrogen (NOx)

Wor Particulate Matter (PM) but on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. O en called “Green House Gases” (GHG), is the principal component, but methane and NOx are also present. CO2 emitted by diesel locomotives is directly proportional to fuel usage. Due to their impact on warming the earth’s atmosphere and the world emphasis on reducing GHG, all Class I’s announced GHG reduction goals in 2019. Outside corporate boardrooms, little is known about how these goals were developed other than the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reports that they are Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi). e table opposite re ects GHG reduction goals for each major railroad.

ese metrics are calculated based on total fuel consumption and are more complex than this chart reveals in that they include GHG emissions from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and Scope 3 (purchased materials). Further, the six railroads used two di erent metrics to measure GHGs. CN, CPKC, CSX and NS calculate GHGs based on metric tons of CO2 per MGT (million gross ton-miles), whereas BNSF and UP estimate GHGs based on MMTs (million metric tons) of CO2 , an absolute number not prorated for tonnage. is has the peculiar e ect of making the metrics more positive for BNSF and UP as tra c levels decrease. e industry’s historical gains in fuel e ciency have averaged about

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1% per year for more than a decade. ese GHG reduction goals are quite aggressive.

As railroads think about meeting these goals, their thoughts turn to alternative fuels. Not all alternative fuels require a leap in technology. We can group alternative fuels into two categories, the rst of which are biodiesel and renewable diesel (also called HVO, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), both of which can be implemented now.

e second category is hydrogen, which is viewed as the long-term fuel of choice.

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are produced from a variety of animal and agricultural products like plant oil, animal fats and recycled cooking oil using slightly di erent processes. Limited volumes of

biodiesel are blended with standard diesel. Engine builders are getting comfortable with higher percentages of biodiesel in locomotive fuel and have now approved 20% blends of biodiesel. Locomotives can operate on 100% renewable diesel fuel today. ere are pros and cons to both fuels. Biodiesel fuel generation produces its own carbon footprint. Compared to conventional diesel, depending on seasonality, state incentives and its evolving supply chain, Biodiesel costs more, has a lower energy content per unit volume, a shorter shelf life if not handled or stored appropriately, and is inclined to plug engine fuel lters in cold weather.

Renewable diesel requires no blending but does require the addition of lubricant. While production is increasing, the demand for renewable diesel (particularly from California) is strong, causing it to cost more than biodiesel. It is possible the airline industry, which has few alternative fuel choices, may consume all the renewable diesel produced in North America. Both these fuels could greatly aid the railroads in meeting their GHG reduction goals, but how this will play out before and a er 2030 remains to be seen. e long-term fuel solution, hydrogen, has many appealing qualities. Hydrogen burns clean in internal combustion engines (ICE), emitting only water. e fuel injection systems for natural gas can be adapted to hydrogen. anks to dual injection systems, we can expect ICEs to be capable of running on hydrogen or diesel. A locomotive that consumes all the available hydrogen before reaching its destination experiences a

hydrogen fuel injection problem and could switch to diesel fuel.

Hydrogen is the most common element in our world, and there are multiple ways to make pure hydrogen. e most common way is an extraction method using natural gas. is steam-methane “reforming” process emits substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and is called “grey” hydrogen. A second way is to use water and split hydrogen molecules o from oxygen (H2O) in a process called electrolysis. is requires large amounts of electricity. Ideally, this electricity comes from hydroelectric plants, solar panels or wind turbines, creating “green” hydrogen because no CO 2 is released for production. Unfortunately, the supply of green hydrogen is limited by the power produced from dams, solar panels and wind turbines. “Blue” hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, where CO2 is stored or repurposed. “Brown” or “black” hydrogen is extracted from coal using gasi cation.

ere are two ways to power hydrogen vehicles. We have already mentioned the rst method, burning hydrogen in ICEs.

e second approach uses HFCs (hydrogen fuel cells), where a chemical reaction occurs between hydrogen and oxygen from the air to produce electricity. HFCs are physically stacked and electrically connected to provide current to batteries. ese batteries assure a steady ow of power. HFCs have advantages over ICEs. ey have fewer components and no moving parts. ey do not emit trace elements of lubricating oil, nor do they create NOx from combustion.

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Canadian Paci c Kansas City continues to work with partner Ballard developing an HFC locomotive, but the work is progressing slowly. Progress Rail, Wabtec and Cummins are also pursuing HFC technology but have yet to assemble a locomotive.

e limitation of fuel cells today is “power density.” Today’s modern, Tier 4, 12-cylinder engines pack a powerful punch in the space they are provided on a locomotive platform. is power density has yet to be duplicated by HFCs. Even the largest locomotive frames will not accommodate a 4,500-hp fuel cell.

Hydrogen got a huge boost from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Major corporations like Chevron, Exxon, British Petroleum and even universities collaborated in submitting 79 concept papers to the Department of Energy for six to ten Hydrogen Hubs (a locale where hydrogen is produced, consumed and, if necessary, sequestered) for which the U.S. government is providing $7 billion in funding.

Problematic with hydrogen:

•H2 is a very small molecule. Hydrogen is the Houdini of gas molecules; it can escape from most forms of containment.

• Hydrogen embrittles conventional pipe. e suitability of pipelines for distributing hydrogen is a big unanswered question, one the European Union is pursuing.

•Hydrogen is highly ammable.

• Hydrogen gas has very low energy density. To achieve reasonable energy, hydrogen must be compressed to 10,000 PSI. One tender will be necessary for each locomotive.

• Demand from other industrial sectors such as steel and fertilizer continue to grow.

• Hydrogen is expensive—at least for now.

With hydrogen as a viable fuel for ICEs, HFC development under way and hydrogen hubs in our future, what is needed to get railroads ready for this promising fuel? In a word, infrastructure. This can be broken down into three categories: tenders, distribution and fueling. Let’s begin with tenders.

• Nothing with hydrogen is likely to occur without tenders. Our society has

enjoyed the energy density of gasoline and diesel fuel in that the range of many ICE highway vehicles is 500 miles. e good news is railroads know how to specify tenders. rough the AAR’s Locomotive Committee, tender specications have been written in recent years, rst for LNG (liqui ed natural gas) and then for CNG (compressed natural gas). In fact, a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is in place for this purpose. is TAG can use the proven process for involving railroads, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), locomotive builders, suppliers and technical experts to provide a safe, consensus-based hydrogen tender speci cation.

• Distribution of hydrogen is a sticky problem. e IIJA does not address distribution. If pipeline distribution isn’t practical, railroads may have to install hydrolyzer systems to produce hydrogen locally at refueling depots or default to trucks (or tank cars) for transportation. Some people are suggesting distribution of hydrogen by rail. Further investigation into hydrogen distribution is needed. is merits AAR involvement through MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) or an engineering consultant.

• Fueling presents challenges. Fueling stations will need equipment capable of compressing hydrogen up to 10,000 PSI. Such compressors exist today; however, they will require electricity and capex. At each fueling facility, there will need to be piping to convey the hydrogen gas to the tenders. And nally, there will need to be hydrogen fueling nozzles that connect to the tenders. e good news is hydrogen refueling rates can be comparable to conventional diesel fuel.

Looking at railroad ESG goals, it is not clear there is a viable path to achieving them. Railroads consume more than 4 billion gallons of diesel fuel per year. Availability of biodiesel and renewable diesel being produced at the scale required to meet the railroads’ requirements is questionable. Nor will all the problems surrounding hydrogen be solved by 2030. Yet short of electrification, hydrogen is the only vision of how railroads will

achieve zero emissions. If hydrogen is to arrive in a timely fashion, here is what must happen:

• Engine builders must complete their hydrogen fuel injection systems and progress engine testing.

• AAR must expedite the tender specication. Prototype tenders must be built and evaluated. A successful tender design could be the segue for approved hydrogen tank cars.

• AAR must take the lead in the design and construction of fueling stations, which will likely include hydrolyzers, compressors, pressure vessels for storage, piping and fuel nozzles.

• e industry must ramp up in preparation for hydrogen fuel before HFC locomotives arrive by introducing hydrogen with ICEs. is strategy a ords time to work out the tender, distribution and fueling issues. Dealing simultaneously with new HFC locomotives, hydrogen tenders and fueling is a recipe for trouble, intensifying the capital requirements.

Railroads need to push the advancement of both hydrogen ICEs and HFC locomotives now. For locomotives with Internal Combustion Engines, this should not require ordering new units. Pursuing hydrogen ICE locomotives will reduce GHG emissions earlier with or without the successful introduction of HFC locomotives. This approach allows more time to develop the hydrogen infrastructure while avoiding dependency on so many technology projects converging successfully at the right time. This approach smooths out the need for capital in the future.

There is no obvious industry drive to make hydrogen a viable fuel. Granted, the goal is to be carbon-neutral by 2050, but the most recent fuel conversion, from steam to diesel, took two decades, and time is already short for railroads operating in California.

In closing, note that there are few new ideas. Did you know that a Welsh judge named Sir William Robert Grove invented the hydrogen fuel cell in 1839? Further, NASA’s Gemini and Apollo spacecra of the 1960s used hydrogen fuel cell technology for the on-board production of electricity and water.

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BY MICHAEL IDEN, P.E., CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Railroad decarbonization (eliminating locomotive emissions of carbon dioxide, CO2) and energy e ciency are not always, and o en cannot be, synonymous. Railroading’s classic metric for “fuel e ciency” (U.S. gallons fuel/thousand gross ton-miles) is becoming a bit “fuzzy” because alternative fuels have di erent energy densities. ree separate gallons each of B20 biodiesel blend, R90-B20 bio/renewable blend

and petroleum diesel have di erent amounts of energy.

Remember that one de nition of energy is “the ability to do work” (such as moving freight trains). “Cleaner fuels” (usually with less volumetric energy) o en result in using more physical volume of fuel (although the total energy used may be the same). I discussed the dual challenge of rail decarbonization and competitive energy e ciency three years ago during a UIUC seminar

(“Decarbonization & Energy E ciency: e Dual Challenge for U.S. Freight Railroads,” University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar, June 4, 2021; https://railtec.illinois.edu/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2021_06_04-MikeIden_Hay-Seminar.pdf)

Regarding “green” hydrogen (made entirely from tomorrow’s “green” renewable electricity generation and transmission network) can be zero carbon, achieving the decarbonization

Hydrogen is getting significant attention as a future energy source for railroads, but are all the pros and cons being recognized and discussed?

goal, but at the cost of consuming large amounts of electricity, some of which is lost to process ine ciency. e process of disassociating (breaking down) deionized water into hydrogen and oxygen is called electrolysis. All hydrogen must be “manufactured” because it doesn’t exist freely on our planet; electrolysis is likely the best process for zero carbon. Keep in mind that a national plan for decarbonization means investing $1 trillion for large increases in renewable generation and a modernized power grid.

Hydrogen then must be “packaged,” either by liquefaction or compression (both of which require more energy), to make it transportable in hydrogen energy tenders (high technology “locomotive appurtenances,” not

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O2, producing electricity: 60%.

• Efficiency of inverters and traction motors powering locomotive wheels: 95%.

All these combined to produce “at the rails” energy e ciency is 34% for hydrogen, meaning we ultimately and irreversibly lose 65% of the “clean” renewable electrical energy that went into electrolysis at the beginning. To produce 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electrical energy from onboard H2 fuel cells to produce work at the rails, we need 2.94 megawatthours of renewable electricity powering the electrolysis. Math check: 1 MWh of energy for “work at the rails” divided by 2.94 MWh input energy for electrolysis equals 0.34, or 34%.

Key point: hydrogen and fuel cells may be a good solution for replacing diesel locomotives and their emissions, but at a signi cant “energy cost.” Given that all-battery locomotives are unlikely to have suitable operating range except in special applications (like downhill mine-to-port railroads recovering exceptionally heavy amounts of cyclical dynamic braking energy) hydrogen may be better than batteries for line-haul propulsion.

But should hydrogen be used universally across the entire freight rail network? e numbers, in my opinion, suggest “not.”

tank cars). Some amount of hydrogen will always be lost to leaks, so add more e ciency losses. In fuel cells, the hydrogen is recombined with atmospheric oxygen, releasing electrons to produce electrical power for the locomotive traction motors, but again there are more e ciency losses.

is gives us four (4) “energy conversion processes” in transforming hydrogen in water into an “energy carrier” of propulsion electricity. Let’s calculate the power grid-to-rails energy e ciency:

• E ciency of electrolysis to “manufacture” H2 from water: 67%.

• E ciency of H2 compression/liquefaction: 90%.

• E ciency of fuel cells combining H2 and

Good decision-making for any “megaproject” (de ned as any project with an investment exceeding $1 billion) includes complete assessment of reasonable alternatives. is means performing multi-faceted analyses (safety; economics, including risks and return on investment; operating expenses; impact on operations, customers, the environment) to rank alternative solutions. By the way, using public data, what rail assets can be acquired for $1 billion in capex? One billion dollars will get you 300+ Tier 4 diesel freight locomotives, or 200 battery-electric switching locomotives with charging infrastructure (“Follow the Megawatt Hours: Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Batteries and Electric Propulsion,” Railway Age, March 2023; https://www.railwayage. com/mechanical/locomotives/follow-themegawatt-hours-hydrogen-fuel-cells-batteries-and-electric-propulsion/).

What about hydrogen infrastructure? Even though it’s unlikely railroads would invest in their own electrolysis plants for making hydrogen, investors will be required to fund them, and they will demand an economic return (especially factoring in their own cost of input electricity). e current “world’s

The California Energy Commission in late 2022 awarded a $4 million grant to Sierra Northern Railway for the design, integration and demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) switching locomotive.

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largest” hydrogen plant is being built in China to produce 30,000 metric tons (30 million kilograms) of H2, the energy equivalent of approximately 30 million gallons of diesel fuel, for US$831 million using Chinese material and labor. irty million gallons of diesel replaced is barely 1% of U.S. freight railroads’ total annual diesel consumption. is brings me to selective freight main line electri cation—selective as in high-density freight corridors. Discussions usually go “ at line” when electri cation is mentioned, but no unbiased comparative analyses of electrication vs. hydrogen fuel cell propulsion have been published.

Electri cation’s “at the rails” energy e ciency compared to hydrogen shows the di erence:

• E ciency of grid energy to and at the overhead catenary: 90%.

• E ciency of inverters & traction motors powering locomotive wheels: 95%.

Combined, these produce “at the rails” energy e ciency of 86% for electri cation.

To have 1 MWh of energy for work at the

rails using electri cation, we need 1.17 MWh upstream feeding the catenary. Math check: 1 MWh of energy for “work at the rails” divided by 1.17 MWh supplied to the substations and catenary equals 0.86, or 86%.

Where would hydrogen’s energy e ciency disadvantage be most pronounced? On the 7%-10% of U.S. freight route-miles that do 30% of the industry’s work, a sub-network of four to six long-distance Class I corridors. One such corridor, BNSF’s Transcon, stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles and requires upwards of 1,200 diesel locomotives operating at any time along its 2,000 route-miles. is corridor using hydrogen would consume 151% more electricity (2.94 MWh electrical energy for 1.00 MWh energy used at the rails) compared to electri cation (1.17 MWh electrical energy for 1.00 MWh energy used at the rails). Hydrogen and electri cation can both decarbonize this corridor, but the comparative energy e ciencies are startlingly di erent. Again, the dual challenge: On the 70% of the national network below highest density, hydrogen may be the best (and only) solution.

A classic argument against electri cation has always been “we cannot tolerate having dedicated locomotives.” Because any conversion to hydrogen will likely take years (a decade or longer?), H2 locomotives and tenders will initially be dedicated to speci c corridors (unlike today’s “go anywhere” diesel-electric locomotives). And unless, and until, su cient H2 production, storage and “refueling” infrastructure is built and commissioned along our example corridor, end-to-end operation of H2 locomotives and tenders using mostly H2 for energy will become a protracted year-by-year zone-byzone implementation. Electri cation would be a similar year-by-year implementation, although my article in March 2023 Railway Age discusses an alternative approach that facilitates quicker operation under emissionsfree catenary and even allows “segmented and discontinuous” electri cation.

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energy (freight railroads consume ~3 billion gallons per year; heavy-duty trucks ~40 billion). And the marketplace for “cleaner” fuels will become even more challenging and competitive as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starts owing to commercial aviation.

My thinking about “H2 engines” or H2-ICE (internal combustion engines) using dieselplus-hydrogen) is “time will tell.” I don’t believe it has been proven that a large-bore medium-speed diesel engine can be successfully modi ed to burn diesel and hydrogen without producing some emissions like NOx. It is too early to proclaim H2-ICE will produce only water (like a fuel cell). And we don’t yet know the thermal e ciency (energy in vs. energy out).

Fuel cell locomotives are experimental, and the required hydrogen infrastructure doesn’t yet exist. e industry needs many experimental fuel cell locomotives, energy tenders and reasonably large volumes of hydrogen infrastructure to assess long-term safety, reliability, maintainability and life-cycle costs, none of which are known. Extrapolating “results”

from stationary fuel cells or low-power transit buses or light-rail passenger trains is risky at best. Because hydrogen is a highly ammable gas (even more so than methane, the main constituent in natural gas), our typical diesel locomotive shop will be unsuited to allow any locomotive containing even residual amounts of hydrogen inside the building.

What about “hydrogen hubs” to be funded under the federal In ation Reduction Act as part of the Department of Energy’s “Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs” program? Does this “open the gate” for hydrogen locomotives? Again, consider the numbers: $7 billion in federal funds will allow construction of 6 to 10 hydrogen-producing centers across the U.S. What is unclear, however, is just how much hydrogen will be produced when all the yet-to-be-selected proposals are funded, designed, built, commissioned and placed in operation. And keep in mind the “world’s largest” hydrogen facility mentioned earlier, in China. e “published facts” and numbers don’t make me optimistic that rail can count on signi cant

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progress toward hydrogen by depending on hydrogen hubs.

Anticipative exuberance about hydrogen for railroad propulsion (using fuel cell or H2-ICE locomotives) is warranted, but it must be tempered and combined with cautious technical, operating and economic optimism. e largest use of hydrogen today is by re neries producing gasoline, involving stationary equipment and only 1,600 miles of specially built hydrogen pipelines (compared to 190,000 miles of petroleum and 305,000 miles of natural gas pipelines).

What world-class entity has the largest experience using hydrogen in mobile applications? NASA. Suggested reading: “Of Hydrogen and Humility,” e Space Review, September 6, 2022; https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4444/1. Even if liqueed hydrogen is never used by railroads, the paper’s last statement is important: “[I]it may be wise to temper that con dence seen earlier with the recognition that even tried-and-true technologies pose challenges—with more, perhaps, yet to come.”

Welcome to “Timeout for Tech with Gary T. Fry, Ph.D., P.E.”

Each month, we examine a technology topic about which professionals in the railway industry have asked to learn more.

is month, our subject is railway bridges, speci cally some of the methods railway bridge engineers use to ensure new bridges are safe, e cient and long lasting.

For many people, railway bridges fall into that category of objects around us that are so commonplace and familiar they o en go unnoticed. We’ve been designing and building railway bridges for almost 200 years, and some of the oldest railway bridges still in service have been spanning successfully for more than 150 years. For example, Figure 1 (above) is the Eads Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo. It carries railway and highway tra c. Opened in 1874, it is the oldest Mississippi River bridge still in service.

Given this long successful history, some might think that the process of creating a new railway bridge is trivial and uninteresting.

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For example, when an old railway bridge needs to be replaced, why don’t we just take the original design documents and build a new one just the same? A er all, the original bridge lasted a really long time. Why spend time and money to do something di erent that might not be as good? ese are great questions I have been asked many times in many di erent countries around the world, and I have some responses to o er.

Today, we stand on the shoulders of bold pioneering giants—the rst generation of railway bridge designers and builders who solved what were then unprecedented problems. A few of them wrote books that detailed the problems they encountered and described their methods of solution. From this vantage point, we see more solution possibilities than at any time in the history of railway bridge engineering. Most important, we see better solutions.

We have the bene t of knowing the limitations, vulnerabilities and other improvable features of existing bridges because they exist. We have opportunities to observe them and learn from them. We have the bene t of

access to careful assessments of the complete service lives of bridges and access to comprehensive research into strategies to enhance bridge performance and e ciency. erefore, when a railway bridge needs to be replaced, it is an opportunity to apply lessons learned and deploy better solutions. It would be foolish to do otherwise—a fact recognized early on by American railroaders.

e mid-19th century witnessed the onset of extensive railway construction in the U.S. During the ensuing era of rapid railway expansion, the design and construction details of railway bridges and most other pieces of railway infrastructure varied considerably among railroads. In the late 1890s, a movement formed in the industry to develop a comprehensive digest of best-practice recommendations for building and maintaining railways. By 1900, the organization currently known as the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) had formed and held its rst annual convention at Steinway Hall in Chicago.

e primary mission of AREMA was to serve as a deliberative forum to develop

Figure 1: The Eads Bridge in St. Louis, Mo. Opened in 1874, it is the oldest bridge in active service over the Mississippi River. It carries both railway and highway traffic. (Courtesy of Gary T. Fry.)

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By Gary T. Fry, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Fry Technical Services, Inc.

technical best-practice recommendations for the railway industry based in mathematics, science, engineering, and, crucially, lessons learned from existing systems. Notably for our subject this month, three committees were established in AREMA’s earliest days to develop and maintain consensus best practices for railway bridges: Committee No. VII on Wooden Bridges and Trestles, Committee No. VIII on Masonry, and Committee No. XV on Iron and Steel Structures.

Many of you will recognize these three committees today as Committee 7–Timber Structures, Committee 8–Concrete Structures and Foundations, and Committee 15–Steel Structures. e members of these committees maintain chapters 7, 8 and 15 of AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE), the most comprehensive compendium of consensus best-practice recommendations for designing, building, operating and maintaining railway infrastructure in the U.S.

With that as introduction, how does one go about solving a railway bridge design problem? Let’s start with the essential nontechnical features. e practice of railway bridge

design is an exacting, creative and open-ended process that bene ts greatly from e ective teamwork. For every bridge design, there exist in nite possibilities for acceptable solutions but also in nite possibilities for unacceptable ones. e design team’s priority is to make sure it is searching in the region of acceptable solutions. en it can re ne the search toward acceptable solutions that are also highly ecient to build and maintain.

At the end of the day, the team requires expertise, experience, energy, patience and fortitude. To arrive at the very best solutions, a design team must be both critical and a rming and committed to exploring the design space thoroughly, including solutions that might challenge convention.

Let’s imagine that we have a great design team with checks in all the right boxes. e essential technical work of the team is to ensure that each candidate design solution satis es the “ ree Ss”: Strength, Sti ness and Stability. We will discuss each of these in turn, starting with Strength.

e strength of a bridge is usually de ned simply as the maximum loads that can be

applied to the bridge in various patterns before the bridge or any of its components fail. To establish the strength of a bridge, detailed mathematical and empirical analyses are performed that generally consider the following:

• e materials used to make the bridge components.

• e shapes of the components.

• e geometric arrangement of the components.

• e arrangement of connections among the components.

e design objective is simply for the strength of the bridge to exceed its expected loading in service by reliably and statistically signi cant margins. Eminent structural engineer and educator Hardy Cross once suggested that a structure’s “strength is essential and otherwise unimportant.” His implication was that if a structure is not fundamentally strong enough for its load environment, nothing else matters. But if it is strong enough, there are other things to consider; for example, Sti ness and Stability. We consider Sti ness next.

Figure 2 (p. 36) shows drawings of a beam

that is supported by blocks at each end. In Figure 2-A, the beam is not loaded. In Figure 2-B, the beam bends under a load applied at its center, and its supports also deform. e bend in the beam and deformation of its supports are measurable on a global scale. e sti ness of a structure is a measure of the amount of load that is required to cause a certain amount of displacement. A structure with a high level of sti ness will deform less than a structure with a lower level of sti ness.

Last but certainly not least, we consider the third S: Stability. e photograph in Figure 3 (right) shows a pencil balanced on its end. e pencil can be proved mathematically to be stable. Most of us, however, would consider the stability of the pencil to be precarious because we imagine it wouldn’t take much e ort to cause the pencil to fall over—a dra in the air or a slight bump to the table.

Strict mathematical stability like this is o en the sort of thing that we enjoy as entertainment in circus acts—like plates spinning on the ends of slender rods. We observe that the plates aren’t falling on the ground, but we anticipate that to be the natural outcome. We sense the plates remaining perched on the rods as an unnatural state.

Now, let’s consider stability not in a strict mathematical context, but in the context of a railway bridge. Design teams must develop an arrangement of connected structural members and bridge supports whose natural state is to remain solidly in that con guration, even when signi cant loads are applied to the structure. at is, the structure does not have any precariously balanced features analogous to the pencil in Figure 3.

Ensuring that this is the case o en involves applying various combinations of simulated loads within a mathematical model of the

structure as it exists in service. Such models have the capability of estimating the deformation of the structure under the actions of the loads. In simple terms, a structure is stable when speci ed patterns of loads with specied magnitudes cause deformations in the structure that are acceptably small. Referring to our previous description of sti ness, we see that there is a relationship between structural sti ness and structural stability. A structure must possess at least some minimum level of sti ness under all speci ed load patterns to be acceptably stable.

Despite a 200-year history, railway bridges continue to present design teams with ceaselessly fascinating challenges. At the beginning, the challenges were to discover basic solutions for e ective railway bridge designs without the bene t of precedent. Today, the most signicant challenges are to discover strategies that enhance the performance, e ciency and longevity of new bridges using lessons learned from their ancestors.

Dr. Fry is Vice President of Fry Technical Services, Inc. (https://www.frytechservices. com/). He has 30 years of experience in research and consulting on the fatigue and fracture behavior of structural metals and weldments. His research results have been incorporated into international codes of practice used in the design of structural components and systems including structural welds, railway and highway bridges, and high-rise commercial buildings in seismic risk zones. He has extensive experience performing in-situ testing of railway bridges under live loading of trains, including high-speed passenger trains and heavy-axleload freight trains. His research, publication, and consulting have advanced the state of the art in structural health monitoring and structural impairment detection.

Figure 3: A pencil balanced on its end is stable mathematically, but from an engineering design point of view, it is unstable. (Courtesy of Gary T. Fry.)

Figure 2: Drawing of a beam supported on blocks: (A) unloaded and (B) loaded. (Courtesy of Gary T. Fry.)

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By Dustin Clasby, Senior Engineer, MxV Rail

In the North American railroad industry, bearing reconditioning is a common practice that occurs every time a bearing is removed from an axle. The reconditioning process involves the disassembly, inspection, repair and re-assembly of the bearing. MxV Rail has investigated the performance and service life of reconditioned bearings.

Currently, the bearing reconditioning process entails 1) searching for defects using a visual inspection, and 2) allowing the reconditioner to repair certain defects based on Association of American Railroads rules. As part of the AAR Strategic

Research Initiative (SRI) program, MxV Rail is exploring alternative inspection methods that not only can identify damage but also can verify that the repairs were successful. For example, during laboratory testing, flexible eddy current array (ECA) nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technology was used to search for visually undetectable subsurface anomalies in bearing raceways. The NDE-tested bearings were then run in a test rig, disassembled and re-evaluated (Figure 1).

Using the ECA system, MxV Rail engineers scanned 204 bearing cups, with each cup having a spall repair on its raceway. Of the 204 cups inspected, 33 showed

ECA indications of material anomalies, including seven cups with indications near the spall repair site. After scanning the bearing cups with repaired spalls, two sample sets were chosen from the group: one set of samples with eight bearing cups and one set with seven bearing cups.

e rst set (eight bearing cups) showed no indications of anomalies from the ECA testing; the theory is that these eight bearings could run the entire rig test without spalling. e second set (seven bearing cups) had ECA indications of anomalies near the spalled repair area, possibly indicating subsurface damage that was not detected during the visual inspection and repair. It

is hypothesized that these seven cups would not last the entire rig test without spalling.

Once the bearing cups were selected for the test, the bearings were reassembled and installed on a laboratory test rig. e bearings were loaded to represent the supporting of a fully loaded railcar. e cup was rotated so that the repaired spall area was directly underneath the load, and the axle was run at an equivalent train speed of 85 mph. During the test, temperature and vibration sensors monitored bearing performance. e test duration was approximately the equivalent of 240,000 service miles.

During the rig testing, two of the repairs in the bearing cup raceways spalled. Overall,

the exible ECA indications of anomalies in the material were predictive of the outcome of repairs in the rig testing 56%of the time.

is accuracy rate was calculated by dividing the total number of predicted repair outcomes (both spalling and not-spalling during testing), based on the number of ECA indications, by the total number of cup repairs tested. e indications had a false negative rate of 50%, giving the implication that bearing cups without indications might spall during testing.

e indications also had a false positive rate of 43%, where bearing cups with indications did not spall during testing. While the preliminary results reveal that the

exible ECA indications are not currently an adequate screen for repairs, there is ample potential for improving the accuracy of the screening using other means, including destructive evaluation of any cups that have indications of anomalies.

Future work for this project will focus on two main objectives. e rst is to develop an understanding of what the ECA scans are physically detecting in the material.

e second is to understand the di erence between the indications that spalled during the rig test and those that did not. Knowing which indications will and will not spall will go a long way toward improving the accuracy of the system.

Figure 1: Raceway spall during rig testing, with repair indicated.

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HIGH PROFILE: David W. Ferryman last month joined Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) as Chief Operating O cer, a new position for the Chicago-based short line holding company.

Ferryman spent the past five years at EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel in Pueblo, Colo., serving as Vice President and then as Senior Vice President. He oversaw all Pueblo operations and organizational function responsibilities, including safety, marketing and employee engagement.

A fourth-generation railroader, Ferryman began his career in 1989 at Burlington Northern (BN) as an engineering intern. In 1992, he advanced to Project Manager, overseeing the $30 million construction of BN’s new freight classi cation switching yard in Lincoln, Neb., and in 1995, he was appointed Roadmaster in Alliance, Neb. Ferryman moved to Illinois Central in 1997 to serve as Assistant Superintendent Engineering in Jackson, Miss. In June 1999, a year a er CN purchased the IC, he became CN’s Division Engineer of the Gulf Division. Ferryman in 2000 took on the role of General Manager-Michigan Division, Troy, Mich. He was responsible for train operations, dispatching, mechanical and track maintenance, and in charge of service to all customers, including General Motors and Ford. In 2003, Ferryman was named Chief Engineer, Southern Region. He served from 2005 to 2017 as Vice President Engineering, before moving to EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel.

“We are very excited to have Dave join our team,” said Peter Gilbertson, CEO of ARH, whose railroads operate in seven states and include the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad, Gulf Coast Switching Company, Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company, New York & Atlantic Railway Company, Northern Lines Railway, and Paci c Harbor Line. “He has held a rare combination of senior posts in operations, technology, nance and business development in and out of the railroad industry—making and keeping connections along the way.”

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F ormer New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and New York State Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch died June 25 at the age of 89. He is widely credited with helping New York City emerge from its 1970s debt crisis. In 1979, Gov. Hugh Carey tapped Ravitch to chair the MTA, which he was credited for

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Financial Edge

Rail Insights Conference Roundup

At t he 2023 iteration of the Rail Insights conference, hosted by Railway Age, broad scoping coverage of current and future rail industry related topics were addressed by an engaging roster of senior executive speakers. Here is a summary of the topics and conclusions from the presentations.

Alan Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern, addressed NS’s ongoing commitment to East Palestine following the March 2023 derailment. NS has committed more than $62 million to the community and continues rapid remediation efforts.

Shaw reaffirmed NS’s commitment to do whatever is necessary postderailment. Shaw discussed customercentric improvements to advance long term service and productivity initiatives. He highlighted improved hiring and investment positioning NS to benefit from a growing economy. Shaw noted the successful settlement with railroad unions on sick leave. He sees positive operational railroad alignment to address government-policy-driven manufacturing growth.

Jason Seidl, Managing Director at TD Cowen and Railway Age Wall Street Contributing Editor, discussed how potential rail regulation and reregulation weighs on investors’ minds. Citing conversations with STB Chair Marty Oberman, He talked about passing reciprocal switching after years of attempts to change AAR policy.

Seidl noted 75% of shippers support reciprocal shipping to reduce costs. He discussed the irony of rail safety bills passing through Congress demanding two-person crews while unabated autonomous trucking support continues. (Rail’s safety record vs. trucks is no contest. #IYDKNYK) An advocate for growth, Seidl discussed railroads grabbing market share off the roads and avoiding growth stagnation seen over the past few years. He sees some improved service competition coming

out of the CP-KCS merger.

Kate Suprenuk, President, Union Tank Car Company Leasing, discussed the favorable leasing market for tank cars. She attributes the recent rise in tank car lease rates to the volume of new car builds not keeping pace with regulatory-driven attrition and car retirements (builds low due to high material and interest costs).

Suprenuk discussed shipper overfleeting (when shippers secure surplus cars to hedge against expectations of future car availability or to mitigate anticipated downtime) and its impact on tank car availability. She discussed the impending 10-year requalification “bubble” for tank cars built from 2014 to 2016. Industry requalifications in 2025 are expected to be double the volume in 2022.

Suprenuk expects continued momentum in the tank car lease market, with lease duration expansion becoming a common feature of lease originations, and projects the market drivers we are currently experiencing will continue to propel the tank car leasing market.

John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, talked about CP-KCS merger challenges and maintaining consistent service without double effort as the transition was going on. Integration of IT systems was a challenging process, combining two systems with different tech approaches.

Orr was proud of the collaborative problem-solving approach to the challenges faced. Integrating and mainstreaming intermodal service was a highlight of the process. Orr is excited about the opportunities presented by the ongoing trend toward nearshoring and credits the strength of the CPKC marketing team in delivering ongoing and future success.

Jim Derwinski, CEO and Executive Director, Metra and KellyAnne Gallagher, CEO, Commuter Rail Coalition, talked about the state of the passenger

rail market. Derwinski noted that the softer post-COVID ridership recovery creates challenges. However, Metra has more unique riders than four years ago.

Gallagher noted the falloff in ridership needs to be addressed on a national level as it is causing a potential transit fiscal cliff. Transit’s solution needs to be something other than a federal bailout. One issue targeted for resolution is outsized liability insurance costs and a failure to reflect technology and safety improvements in premium costs. Both speakers discussed potential legislation for adding an increased number of hot bearing detectors and trying to measure the cost to the railroads vs. adding newer technology.

Keith Creel, President and CEO, CPKC, feels that the CP-KCS merger will strengthen all of the Class I railroads. It will create competition, growth and demand for better service. He sees long-term intermodal growth and opportunity especially related to nearshoring and reshoring opportunities.

Creel discussed his enthusiasm for alternative fuel locomotives, specifically hydrogen, and for the CPKC partnership with CSX on hydrogen fueled power. He talked about the three-day fuel life for a hydrogen fuel cell locomotive, which is fueled in 45 minutes at a terminal. The partnership with CSX will help to vet and mature the technology more rapidly and increase integration.

Another round of great content from the Rail Insights program!

Got questions? Set them free at dnahass@railfin.com.

DAVID NAHASS President Railroad Financial Corp.

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