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eMD’s new Spirit

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The autorack evolves

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Rail: A continued good investment

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his month’s column wasn’t easy to write. At press time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had been slipping, pulling Class I railroad stocks down a bit.

Was our cover headline and Railroads at Midyear theme, “Why investors turn to rail,” going to hold up?

In a word, yes—not that we had much doubt. But don’t take my word for it. Just listen to what the experts have to say, starting with Railway Age Contributing Editor Jason Seidl, a Managing Director at Wall Street financial services firm Cowen and Company: “We remain positive on the railroad group for investors as we head into the back half of the year. There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the group in the first half, and given our outlook for the second half, we believe the sector should do well. We believe stocks with lower multiples could outperform the group in our base case scenario of normalized growth and easing comparisons. As we look at 2013 and beyond, the rail group should continue to be a good investment, as it leverages single-digit volume growth, pricing above rail cost inflation, and redistribution of profits (share repurchases and dividends) to attract new investors and hold the interest of existing ones.”

Enough said—I could end this column right here. But here’s a few excerpts from our Railroads at Midyear report: • “A 23% surge for the S&P 500 Railroads Index in 2013 is outpacing the S&P 500’s 14% jump. Crude oil, a homebuilding rebound, and the fastest auto sales pace in six years are buoying earnings, and options-market trading data analyzed by Bloomberg show investors expect the rally to continue. The Rail Index’s return has almost doubled the S&P 500’s advance since Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought BNSF in 2009.”—a Wall Street analyst.

• “The floor isn’t going to fall out from underneath the big-picture story for the railroads. It’s really incredible with the rails how, over the past 10 years, whenever one part of their business goes into a decline, something else comes to the fore as a growth area.”—another Wall Street analyst.

• “The increasing development of oil production in various domestic shale formations is providing an emerging market opportunity for rail with shipments of inbound frac sand and pipe, and outbound crude oil. Going forward, we anticipate continued opportunities for growth in this market driven by our proven ability to provide an efficient and flexible transportation solution for growing demand.”—UP CEO Jack Koraleski.

• “Our network serves nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population and is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the domestic intermodal market opportunity, estimated at about nine million total loads in the eastern U.S. Investments in expanded capacity will help convert this long-run opportunity, building on about 30% growth in our intermodal business over the past three years.”—CSX CFO Fredrik Eliasson.

• “We’ve never seen a business that has grown so fast. Crude by rail is backfilling 50% of our coal loss, and we are allocating a significant amount of capital to our Northern Corridor for CBR. We know we can get our investment back. Right now, we’re moving 650,000 bbl. per day—10% of all the oil consumed in the U.S.—and we expect to grow to 750,000 to 800,000 bbl. by year’s end.”—BNSF CEO Matt Rose.

Now, if we could just keep the reregulators off our backs (and I think we will), we’ll continue to do just fine.

For the full story on the resilient, surging railroad industry, see p. 20.

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Industry Indicators shoRt line and Regional tRaffiC indeX

tRaffiC oRiginated

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By Commodity grain farm Products ex. grain grain mill Products food products chemicals Petroleum & Petroleum Products coal Primary forest Products Lumber and Wood Products Pulp and Paper Products metallic ores coke Primary metal Products Iron and Steel Scrap motor Vehicles and Parts crushed Stone, Sand, and gravel nonmetallic minerals Stone, clay & glass Waste & nonferrous Scrap all other carloads total u.s. CaRloads

may ’13 79,543 4,045 44,936 32,154 151,193 70,702 544,738 6,838 15,982 30,225 37,147 19,415 51,160 20,740 83,680 104,584 27,549 40,020 16,332 20,601 1,401,584

may ’12 99,438 3,975 48,268 32,166 146,112 49,865 542,064 6,982 16,270 30,197 40,091 17,421 55,149 23,485 78,764 99,393 22,768 39,012 16,174 24,439 1,392,033

% Change -20.0% 1.8% -6.9% 0.0% 3.5% 41.8% 0.5% -2.1% -1.8% 0.1% -7.3% 11.4% -7.2% -11.7% 6.2% 5.2% 21.0% 2.6% 1.0% -15.7% 0.7%

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chemicals coal crushed Stone / Sand / gravel food & Kindred Products grain grain mill Products Lumber & Wood Products metallic ores metals & Products motor Vehicles & equipment nonmetallic minerals Petroleum Products Pulp, Paper & allied Products Stone, clay & glass Products Trailers / containers Waste & nonferrous Scrap all other carloads

ComBined u.s./Canada RR

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By Commodity TraILerS conTaInerS total units

may ’13 138,716 1,075,400 962,019

may ’12 141,663 1,036,663 946,966

% Change -2.1% 3.7% 3.0%

8,482 263,229 271,711

6,351 239,280 245,631

33.6% 10.0% 10.6%

147,198 1,338,629 1,485,827

148,014 1,275,943 1,423,957

-0.6% 4.9% 7.6%

ComBined u.s./Canada RR TraILerS conTaInerS total ComBined units

Source: monthly railroad Traffic, association of american railroads

aveRage WeeKly u.s. Rail CaRloads: all Commodities (not seasonally adjusted)

% Change 14.4% 54.6% 13.5% 1.2% -12.0% -10.6% 7.9% 92.1% -7.1% -4.2% 27.3% 5.7% 3.2% 0.2% 20.6% -4.2% -7.8%

may 2013 - 392,609 may 2012 - 370,163 310,000 320,000 330,000 340,000 350,000

360,000 370,000 380,000 390,000 400,000

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RailRoad employment, Class i linehaul CaRRieRs, may 2013 (% change from maY 2012)

Canadian RailRoads TraILerS conTaInerS total units

oRiginated may ’12 43,354 18,422 28,138 12,763 24,719 7,702 10,404 6,329 24,444 11,056 1,717 2,202 18,247 13,367 39,938 11,739 95,622

total CaRloads, may 2013 vs. 2012

Canadian RailRoads all Commodities

oRiginated may ’13 49,596 28,474 31,949 12,911 21,747 6,887 11,230 12,160 22,170 10,596 2,185 2,328 18,827 13,391 48,183 11,248 88,187

By Commodity

Transportation (train and engine) 65,919 (1.27%)

executives, officials, and Staff assistants 9,747 (1.67%)

Professional and administrative 14,156 (2.51%)

total employees: 164,249 % Change fRom may 2012: 1.05% Transportation (other than train & engine) 6,767 (-1.25%)

maintenance of equipment and Stores 30,127 (0.74%)

maintenanceof-Way and Structures 37,533 (0.63%)

Source: Surface Transportation Board

employment up yeaR-oveR-yeaR and fRom past month figures released by the Surface Transportation Board show class I railroads employed 164,249 people in mid-may, up 1.05% from may 2012, and up 474 people, or 0.29%, from the previous month of april. all categories save one gained year-over-year, with Transportation (other than train and engine) being the sole year-over-year loss a second straight month, down 1.25%. The top gainer year-over-year, also for a second month: Professional and administrative, up 2.51%.

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Industry Outlook

New HSR crash standards taking shape

The Federal Railroad administration’s (FRa) Railroad Safety advisory Committee (RSaC) has voted unanimously on implementing new crashworthiness performance standards for next-generation passenger high speed rail (HSR) equipment that will operate in the U.S. The standards, which FRa is developing now before they are published later this year in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, will provide baseline safety requirements for next-generation rail equipment that would travel up to speeds of 220 mph on HSR tracks, while providing the flexibility to operate with existing freight and passenger systems up to speeds of 125 mph. Once finalized through the FRa’s rulemaking process, the new standards would be employed along the Northeast Corridor and in California, regions both designated for HSR service.

FRa administrator Joseph Szabo said the “action by RSaC is a continuation of FRa’s move away from prescriptive regulations toward a more performance-based regulatory environment,” and said the move would “ better align our approach to passenger safety and the use of rail equipment with the rest of the world. “

Court dismisses chemical suit

Army Corps won’t expand coal export review

The army Corps of engineers said last month it had no plans to expand its environmental review of coal being exported through U.S. west Coast ports, despite objections from environmentalists in several western states. The decision is considered a victory for the U.S. coal industry and freight railroads, both of whom have seen domestic coal use decline markedly in recent years due to price competition from natural gas and increasingly strict 6

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The U.S. Court of appeals in washington, D.C. has turned aside a challenge by chemical makers to a Federal Railroad administration regulation involving the safety of chemical shipments by rail, including in relationship to implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). (See related item, p. 10.)

The decision on Case No. 12-1298, Chlorine institute, inc., Petitioner, vs.

Federal Railroad administration, et al, Respondents, was issued on June 11. arlington, Va.-based Chlorine institute (Ci) said that the FRa regulations, issued last year, would hamper chemical makers’ ability to ship product by rail. “But the described impact is—at most—speculative,” Judge Karen leCraft Henderson wrote for the three-person panel.

The association of american Railroads last month strongly objected to the National industrial Transportation league’s proposal to the Surface Transportation Board for “forced switching,” also known as “mandated access,” “mandatory switching,” and “forced competition.” aaR called the NiTl’s interswitching calculations “erroneous and misleading” and full of “incomplete information.” an excerpt: “The Board could not possibly conclude on the record created in this proceeding that it has any reason to move forward and propose switching rules based on the NiTl proposal. Most [who filed comments] did not even attempt to develop an analysis of the proposal’s potential impact. . . . aaR and its member railroads are the only commenters to try to assess the impact of the actual rule changes that NiTl proposed, and aaR’s evidence does not support further proceedings.” aaR provided grim numbers upon which to base its argument, pointing to “the fact that the NiTl forced switching proposal requires far more railcar switching and handling to move the same amount of goods, and could affect an estimated 7.5 million carloads annually, each having an estimated revenue loss to the railroads of $1,044 per carload, according to NiTl’s own calculation. Besides the revenue impacts, mandatory switching can also lead to local service disruptions, degraded rail service throughout the system, and a decline in rail productivity. Railroads would ultimately require more resources to move the same amount of freight, reintroducing many of the network inefficiencies that have been eliminated over the past three decades.”

“Based on 2010 data supplied by the STB, an annual revenue loss of up to $7.8 billion could result from rate reductions NiTl is advocating for the benefit of a select group of shippers,” said aaR President and CeO edward R. Hamberger.

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CHSRA awards first contract for HSR work The California High-Speed Rail authority (CHSRa) has awarded a $985.1 million contract to a joint venture led by Sylmar, Calif.-based Tutor Perini to oversee construction of the first phase of the state high speed rail network. Tutor Perini’s partners include Pasadena, Calif.-based Parsons and San antonio, Tex.-based Zachry Corp. Parsons is serving as the lead designer for the first HSR section, which will stretch between Fresno (depicted above) and Madera, in the Central Valley. work is scheduled to begin sometime this summer.

North America MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT: awarded a $208.4 million contract to 86th Street Constructors Joint Venture, which consists of Schiavone Construction Co. llC and John P. Picone, inc., for station finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ancillary buildings, and entrances for the 86th Street Station of NyCT’s Second avenue Subway.

TRIMET (PORTLAND, ORE.): Selected Siemens Mobility to install what is claimed to be the first regenerative “battery” for U.S. passenger rail service, the Sitras energy Storage Unit, to be placed at the Tacoma substation on the Milwaukie light rail line, extending southeast of Portland.

Siemens will begin working on the installation this fall.

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WMATA: Placed a $184 million order with Kawasaki Heavy industries for 100 additional 7000 Series metro cars, meant to replace Breda 4000 Series vehicles supplied in the 1990s.

The order follows an initial $886 million contract for 428 7000 Series cars.

Worldwide DEUTSCHE BAHN : Ordered six 109e electric locomotives from Skoda Transportation, to be used on push-pull regional trains in southern germany, at speeds of about 125 mph.

GREATER AVIGNON METROPOLITAN AREA COUNCIL (FRANCE): awarded alstom a $59.6 million contract to supply 24 Citadis Compact lRVs intended for operation on avignon’s planned two-line light rail network.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM: Signed a $384 million contract with Hitachi for Metro line 1 Package 3, which covers electrical and mechanical works, trackwork, and rolling stock for the first phase of the city’s metro network. The deal includes delivery of 17 three-car trains, signaling systems, power supplies, telecommunications (including wireless train radio), platform screen doors, automatic fare collection, and depot facilities.

NETHERLANDS RAILWAYS (NS): Canceled its contract with ansaldoBreda for 16 V250 high speed trains on June 7, saying the equipment does not meet operational requirements. The NS action follows similar action by Belgian National Railways (SNCB), which canceled its order for three V250 trains on May 31. ansaldoBreda is mulling legal action.

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Update Supply BriefS Motivepower adds to Australian order wabtec Corp.’s MotivePower subsidiary last month received an order to build six additional locomotives for CFCla Rail JV Pty ltd., a joint venture of CFCl australia Pty. ltd. and Marubeni Corp. of Tokyo. in 2012, the company ordered 10 MotivePower locomotives. The six additional locomotives, to be delivered in 2014, will be MotivePower’s standard-gauge MP33C international model, the same type as the initial 10 units.

The locomotives will include components from a number of other wabtec divisions. Chairman and CeO albert J. Neupaver said, “This additional order demonstrates CFCla’s confidence in our locomotive product, and builds on wabtec’s strong presence in australia. These locomotives will meet our customers’ needs for more-efficient equipment, and will position wabtec for similar opportunities globally.”

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ssociation of American Railroads President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger on June 19, 2013 told a Senate Commerce Committee panel that, despite investments of roughly $2.8 billion since 2008 on implementing positive train control (PTC) to meet the Rail Safety Improvement Act deadline of Dec. 31, 2015, the freight railroads have determined it will not be possible to have a fully interoperable nationwide PTC system up and running by that time.

“Due to both technological and non-technological challenges that have arisen throughout the implementation process, the current 2015 deadline should be extended by at least three years, to Dec. 31, 2018, with flexibility given to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to consider additional extensions should

they be deemed necessary,” Hamberger said.

“A lot of progress toward implementing PTC has been made to date, and railroads are working extremely hard to meet the 2015 deadline, collaborating with federal regulators and suppliers all throughout the process,” Hamberger said. “There will be a lot of PTC implemented throughout the nation’s rail network by 2015, but there will not be a fully interoperable system in place by then. While the deadline is important and something we never lose sight of, it is paramount that we end up with a PTC system that allows for the safe passage of both passengers and freight.”

“Positive train control is an unprecedented technological challenge,” Hamberger said. “Such a system requires highly complex technologies able to analyze and incorporate the

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Fairport, N.y.-based RailComm has provided a yard control system to a yard in geismar, la. The yard is now able to wirelessly control 26 switches using RailComm’s Domain Operations Controller (DOC®) system, RailComm’s RaDiaNT data radios, universal switch machine controllers, and two hardened, outdoor-rated PCs, the company says. The company’s DOC software-based control system is “an advanced command, control, communications, and information (C3i) server-based platform that supports a wide variety of integrated solutions for indication, control, access and distribution of critical operational data across the corporate enterprise.”

AAR to Congress: PTC “a daunting array of tasks”

huge number of variables that affect train operations. For example, the length of time it takes to stop a train depends on train speed, terrain, the weight and length of the train, the number and distribution of locomotives and loaded and empty freight cars on the train, and other factors. A PTC system must be able to take all of these factors into account automatically, reliably, and accurately to safely stop the train.”

PTC development and implementation includes “a daunting array of tasks that railroads must perform,” Hamberger said. These include: • A complete physical survey and highly precise geo-mapping of the 60,000 miles of railroad right-of-way on which PTC technology will be installed, including geo-mapping of nearly 474,000 field assets (mileposts, curves, grade crossings, switches, and signals).

• Installing PTC technology on approximately 22,000 locomotives. • Installing approximately 36,000 wayside interface units (WIU) that provide the mechanism for transmitting information to locomotives and the train dispatching office from signal and switch locations.

• Installing PTC on nearly 4,800 switches in non-signaled territory and completing more than 12,300 signal replacement projects at locations where the existing signal equipment cannot accommodate PTC. • Developing, producing, and deploying a new radio system and new radios specifically designed for the massive data transmission requirements of PTC at 4,200 base stations, 33,700 trackside locations, and on approximately 22,000 locomotives.

• Developing back office systems and upgrading dispatching software to incorporate the data and precision required for PTC. • Installing more than 20,000 new antenna structures nationwide to transmit PTC signals.

“Freight railroads have enlisted massive resources to meet the PTC mandate,” Hamberger said. “They’ve retained more than 2,200 additional signal system personnel to implement PTC, and to date have collectively spent approximately $3 billion of their own funds on PTC development and deployment. Class I freight railroads expect to spend an additional $5 billion before development and installation is complete. Currently, the estimated total cost to freight railroads for PTC development and deployment is around $8 billion, with hundreds of millions of additional dollars needed each year after that to maintain the system.”

Hamberger noted that another obstacle to making the 2015 deadline is the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) regulatory process for constructing and placing PTC antenna structures. “Railroads need to install more than 20,000 new antenna structures nationwide to transmit PTC signals,” Hamberger said. “Almost 97% of these will be relatively small poles installed on

railroad rights-of-way. According to the FCC, all PTC antenna structures are subject to the National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act. Under FCC rules, every PTC antenna could be subject to a separate environmental evaluation process. If every one of the 20,000plus antennas needs to be reviewed separately, we can assume that PTC deployment will be further delayed.”

AAR noted that as part of each environmental evaluation, railroads must provide certain information on each antenna structure (height, location, etc.) to historic preservation officers within state governments and Native American tribes (depending on where the antenna structure will be installed) so that the state or tribe can determine if the installation will negatively impact areas of historic, cultural, or religious significance. Notice of the construction must even be provided to tribes that do not currently reside along the right-of-way but who have expressed interest in the county in which the antenna structure will be installed.

“While the AAR is hopeful that a solution can be found, today construction of antenna structures is on hold. If our efforts with the FCC and the FRA cannot reach a workable solution to avoid antenna-by-antenna review, the timeline for ultimate deployment of PTC will be delayed,”Hamberger said.

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Update Canadian Pacific speeds up Toronto-Calgary intermodal service

to Calgary will now take 64 hours.

“Customers are taking advantage of CP’s faster transit times in major intermodal corridors, and given Calgary’s importance as a Canadian distribution hub, improving this service is the next logical step,” said Jane O’Hagan, CP’s executive vice president and chief

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Canadian Pacific last month launched a faster intermodal rail service between Toronto and Calgary to better serve customers on this route. The new service offering cuts 20 hours from previous schedules, CP said. The 20-hour service improvement means the 2,100-mile distance from Toronto

marketing officer. “We are helping our customers become more competitive in their own markets and offering previously unavailable options to business not currently shipping with CP.” She added, “The improved schedule is made possible by pairing efficient train design at origin while leveraging a CP advantage, the shortest rail route between Toronto and Calgary.”

CP in 2012 similarly shortened schedules from Vancouver to both Chicago and Toronto, to improve asset utilization and customer demands for supply-chain improvements.

“We have reviewed all scheduling across CP’s network to ensure efficient train meets and coordination, which includes building trains with blocks of cars for specific intermodal long-haul destinations, reducing the number of stops, and streamlining the connections these transcontinental trains make en route to final destination,” a CP spokesman told Railway Age.

KCSM is Chrysler Group’s Logistics Supplier of the Year

The Chrysler Group LLC has honored Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM) with its Supplier of the Year award in the Logistics category.

The award was presented at Chrysler’s third annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 5 in Auburn Hills, Mich.

“This award is solid validation of Kansas City Southern’s commitment to our customers,” said KCS President and CEO David L. Starling.

“We believe our performance in safety, security, and sustainability is second to none. An award like this, coming from a high-performing

logistics group like Chrysler, clearly supports that belief,” Starling added.

Award recipients were determined based on an evaluation of each company’s External Balanced Scorecard performance in 2012 – a rating system that evaluates supplier performance in areas such as quality, delivery, cost, warranty and partnership – and input from Chrysler Group senior leadership.

“KCSM was chosen for the logistics award for providing operational excellence, being a top performer, collaborating in cost-savings initiatives, and actively supporting our sustainability initiatives,” said Chrysler’s Director of Worldwide Logistics and Customs Bill Cook. “Chrysler is pleased to recognize KCSM’s outstanding performance on their logistics scorecard and we thank them for consistently working with Chrysler in a proactive manner.”

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Update Isabel H. Benham, 1909-2013 Isabel Hamilton Benham, who died May 18, 2013, at the age of 103, was a formidable and influential presence in railroad affairs on Wall Street for much of the 20th Century. She made history by becoming the first female partner in a major Wall Street firm, R. W. Pressprich & Co., Inc.

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A graduate (and, later, benefactress) of Bryn Mawr College in the namesake Pennsylvania municipality, she went to work on Wall Street in 1932. A well known appraiser of railroad properties, she was an advisor to the British government prior to the reorganization of the British railways.

Her most controversial industry proposal was for a U.S. government takeover of railroad infrastructure, and for open access.

As it turned out, partial deregulation of the railways in 1980 saved the railroads from complete government ownership.

Benham was born on Aug. 4, 1909, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Wesley Hamilton Benham, a Presbyterian minister, and his wife, the former Eva Thorp.

“The Museum of American Finance in Manhattan, which included Benham in a 2009 ‘Women of Wall Street’ exhibition, said [she was] the first female partner at any Wall Street bond house,” wrote Bloomberg’s Laurence Arnold in a June 11 obituary.

“Benham made clear she saw herself chiefly as a railroad-finance expert rather than a pioneer for women, making her mark when trains still dominated intercity transportation. “‘I am a practical railroader, dealing only in finance,’ she told the alumni publication of Bryn Mawr College.

“She inspected railroads, studied rail manuals and annual reports, kept in close contact with institutional investors in rail securities, and kept miniature diesel locomotives and boxcars on her desk, The NewYork Times reported in a 1964 profile.

“She worked closely with the firm’s managing partner, Charles L. Bergmann, another rail expert. They moved together in 1968 to Shearson Hammill & Co., where they became first vice presidents and established a railroad department.

“She left Shearson (then known as Shearson Hayden Stone Inc.) in 1978 to join Printon, Kane Research Inc., becoming president before leaving in 1991.”

Amtrak completes key NEC bridge Amtrak completed its three-year Niantic River Bridge Replacement Project, “which provides improved operational reliability for rail passengers along the Northeast Corridor with increased train speeds, less disruption to the boating community, and expanded beach access to area residents,” the railroad said on June 24.

The work involved construction of a new two-track electrified movable bascule bridge across the Niantic River, 58 feet south of its previous location between East Lyme and Waterford, Conn., realignment of the track along the west and east approaches to the bridge, track embankment construction, scour protection, new retaining walls, and the creation of new electrification and signaling systems. The original span was built in 1907.

The boating community is also benefiting from the project. The new bridge is constructed with broader channel access for maritime traffic from 45 feet to 100 feet and raises the vertical under clearance above the water from 11.5 feet to 16 feet.

Also, Amtrak rebuilt the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, replenished the beach with 76,000 cubic yards of sand, and nearly doubled the number of parking spaces at Cini Park in East Lyme, Conn., to 127 spaces, increasing public beach access.

The refurbished beach and boardwalk reopened to the public in early June in time for the summer season.

The new bridge continues to serve as a key link for passenger and freight rail traffic between New York and Boston, carrying 54 trains daily (38 Amtrak intercity trains, 2 Providence & Worcester freight trains, and 14 Shore Line East trains). More trains are expected in the near future.

“The replacement of the Niantic Bridge is a positive step in modernizing and enhancing critical rail infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor that supports the regional economy,” said Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman.

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or almost nine decades, the Railway Labor Act (RLA) has been a manual of peace for rail labor and management, averting work stoppages and encouraging productive collaboration. No wonder. It was written jointly by labor and management in 1926, and meaningfully amended only five times—always through labor and management agreement.

Comes now similar bills introduced in the House and Senate that would destabilize labor relations in the rail industry. Rail labor is staunchly opposed, and the Association of American Railroads says, “We do not support this legislation.” The RLA also applies to airlines, and the legislation reportedly was introduced at a commercial airline’s request.

H.R. 946 and S. 208 would eliminate Paragraph 11, Section 2 of the RLA. Outlawed would be mutually negotiated union-shop agreements, meaning railroad employees could no longer be required to pay dues to support their representation by a union. Also outlawed would be the payroll deduction of union dues (dues check-off).

Right-to-work laws exist in numerous states, but do not apply to interstate railroads. The legislation would create a national right-to-work law, eliminating an RLA provision permitting contract language that all employees join a labor union representing their craft. Thus, employees would be free to cease paying union dues; but remaining provisions of the RLA still would require unions to represent all employees—including those not paying dues—in grievance proceedings. With diminished union financial resources to represent employees, grievances would pile up, playing havoc with the “minor dispute” provision of the RLA that 16

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prohibits work stoppages in favor of binding arbitration to resolve contractinterpretation disputes.

Elimination of dues check-off would require unions to collect dues from members choosing to retain membership, the expense of which would be crippling as the workforce is scattered.

Late payments and non-payments would soar, absent dues check-off.

Diminished finances would equally weaken the unions’ ability to act in concert with management on legislative and regulatory issues of mutual self-

Bills in the House and Senate threaten to seriously undermine the Railway Labor Act. interest. Collaborative labor-management safety initiatives coordinated by the FRA and NTSB could fall victim, as could collaboration managing the nation’s largest mostly unsupervised shop floor.

Damage could be significant in the lobbying arena. Carriers have more friends among Republicans, rail labor has more friends among Democrats, and joint lobbying across legislature aisles has produced weighty gains for both sides. The Staggers Rail Act, amendments to Railroad Retirement that meaningfully lowered carrier and employee payroll taxes, and legislation relieving freight railroads from providing passenger service (through creation of Amtrak) all may have failed passage had rail labor not lobbied Congress

aggressively with carriers.

Coal slurry pipelines might have savaged coal-hauling railroads had rail labor not bucked the AFL-CIO (dominated by building trades unions) and went arm-in-arm with carriers to lobby Congress in opposition. Carriers also have recruited labor to lobby Democrats in opposition to reregulation legislation advanced by a handful of well-financed shipper interests.

National labor contracts could devolve into carrier-by-carrier negotiations, upsetting a level playing field.

When freight railroads negotiated entry-level rates, recently hired and expensively trained engineers jumped ship to Amtrak for higher pay. Skilled employees jumping from one railroad to another would have a destabilizing impact on operations. And financially weakened labor unions would lack sufficient leadership at the local level to work with carriers in solving crew availability and other operating problems.

The RLA, crafted jointly by labor and management, has promoted peaceful resolution of grievances, a stable workforce, enhanced safety, and improved carrier profits. History records frequent workplace chaos prior to enactment of the Railway Labor Act—the principal reason labor and management were encouraged by the White House and Congress jointly to craft the act.

H.R. 946 and S. 208, opposed by both labor and management, would destabilize railroad labor and management relations and encourage efforts to repeal in entirety the RLA—a law so effective in facilitating labor peace that there hasn’t been a crippling national railroad strike in almost two decades.

This legislation should not exit the congressional committees to which they were assigned.

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Why investors turn to rail Shrewd capital investments have been quick to pay dividends.

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief

Union Pacific “anticipates continued opportunities to convert freight from the highway, supported by our integrated network, competitive service offerings, and environmental advantages.�

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nion Pacific’s record $3.7 billion in capital expenditures in 2012 returned quick dividends, and resulted in the 151-year-old railroad’s best year for its investors.

In the company’s 2012 annual report, President and CEO Jack Koraleski said Union Pacific continues to make capital investments that “play a critical role in meeting the long-term demand for freight transportation in the U.S. In 2012, we invested a record $3.7 billion across our network, supported by our best-ever financial returns. Over half was spent on replacing and hardening our infrastructure to further enhance safety and reliability. The balance was invested to increase customer value, support business growth, and advance efforts on PTC implementation. Through 2012, we have invested nearly $750 million of our estimated $2 billion spend on PTC. “A significant portion of our growth capital investment in 2012 was targeted to the southern region of our network to meet growing demand for new business, particularly in the shale-related energy arena. The increasing development of oil production in various domestic shale formations is providing an emerging market opportunity for rail with shipments of inbound frac sand and pipe, and outbound crude oil. In 2012, the impact was substantial: Our crude oil shipments grew more than threefold compared to 2011. Going forward, we anticipate continued opportunities for growth in this market driven by our proven ability to provide an efficient and flexible transportation solution for growing demand.

“In an evolving marketplace, our franchise diversity remains an absolute core strength of Union Pacific. An increasing U.S. population base will stimulate long-term growth for many of the goods we carry. To meet this growing demand, we anticipate continued opportunities to convert freight from the highway, supported by our integrated network, competitive service offerings, and environmental advantages. We also play a vital role in the global supply chain, with international trade currently representing more than 30% of our revenue base. In particular, as the only railroad to serve all six major gateways to Mexico, we are in an excellent position to benefit from economic growth there.”

At CSX, expansion in domestic and international intermodal markets “will help drive continued long-term profitable growth,” Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson told analysts at the 2013 Cowen and Company 6th Annual Global Transportation Conference in New York. “Our network serves nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population and is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the domestic intermodal market opportunity, estimated at about 9 million total loads in the eastern U.S. “nvestments in expanded capacity will help convert this long-run opportunity, building on about 30% growth in our intermodal business over the past three years.”

CSX shipped 2.5 million intermodal containers in 2012, with 90% of that traffic in doublestack service. The company continues to invest in capital projects to expand its intermodal network, which will further increase doublestack

corridors by 2015, with hubs aligned with major ports and population centers.

Investment strategies like these, and the returns on those investments, continue to inspire confidence on Wall Street.

“Investors are driving railroad stocks to their best start to a year since 2008, looking past downgrades by Wall Street analysts, in a bet that Warren Buffett is right about the carriers’ long-term prospects,” Bloomberg News recently observed. “A 23% surge for the S&P 500 Railroads Index in 2013 is outpacing the S&P 500’s 14% jump. Crude oil, a homebuilding rebound, and the fastest auto sales pace in six years are buoying earnings, and options-market trading data analyzed by Bloomberg show investors expect the rally to continue. The Rail Index’s return has almost doubled the S&P 500’s advance since Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought BNSF in 2009.”

Said one analyst, “If you believe the U.S. economy is on a path, no matter how slow, to recovery, then the railroads will benefit from it—probably more than most. For some of these stocks, the valuations are quite high relative to their history, but they’re not so inflated that it’s crazy.” Said another analyst, “The floor isn’t going to fall out from underneath the big-picture story for the railroads. It’s really incredible with the rails how, over the past 10 years, whenever one part of their business goes into a decline, something else comes to the fore as a growth area.”

“We remain positive on the railroad group for investors as we head into the back half of the year,” says Cowen & Co. Managing Director and Railway Age Contributing Editor Jason Seidl. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the group in the first half, and given our outlook for the second half, we believe the sector should do well.” (For additional analysis, see the sidebar on p. 23.)

Indeed, Class I railroad stocks continue to do well, as evidenced by late-June figures for current, 12-month-high, and 12-month-low prices: June 24 12-month high 12-month low Union Pacific CSX Norfolk Southern Kansas City Southern CN Canadian Pacific

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THE CRUDE OIL BOOM

Crude by rail (CBR) has become a bright spot for the industry. Along with intermodal, it has helped to offset declines in coal. Despite some narrowing in the price differential between CBR and pipelines, the sector is still expected to grow significantly.

“Narrowing differentials pressure the economics of CBR in certain geographies and will likely slow its growth, but we don’t foresee a collapse in CBR,” says Morgan Stanley’s William Greene. “With production still rising, rail is needed to clear supply and deliver to refineries lacking pipeline access to new production areas. Shrinking differentials are a headwind to July 2013 RailWay agE 21

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CBR volumes in the near-term, but volumes won’t collapse to zero. Investors have become increasingly concerned about the sustainability of CBR volumes, as crude oil differentials have compressed to their lowest levels in 18 months. Bears argue that differentials are now too low to justify the economics of crude-by-rail, and if they remain this low, shippers will increasingly shift to less expensive alternatives such as pipelines or foreign crude imports.

“In our view, shrinking differentials do pose a risk to CBR in the near term, but we believe that (1) sunk costs and locked-in deals with rail at some refiners reduces the cash break-even for rail movements; (2) with North American production still rising, rail will be needed to clear supply and deliver to East/West Coast refineries that lack pipeline access to new producing regions; and (3) rail will remain a part of the long-term infrastructure solution for transporting crude. Weaker CBR volumes will have a limited financial impact on Class I’s. While the growth in CBR volumes across Class I’s has been nothing short of astounding over the past 18 months, we remind investors that crude oil still accounts for a very small portion of Class I volumes, and therefore earnings.

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overestimate the near-term upside to earnings from CBR, we also believe the risk to Class I earnings from a near-term pullback in CBR volumes will be relatively limited.

“It’s not just about the differentials. While differentials certainly play a role in the economics of choosing to haul crude-by-rail, there are numerous advantages crude-by-rail offers vs. pipelines including efficiency, geographic optionality, shorter contract terms, and product purity, just to name a few.

CBR is not a temporary phenomenon, in our view, and we continue to expect rail to be part of the long-term infrastructure solution for moving crude for many domestic regions.”

“We’ve never seen a business that has grown so fast,” BNSF chief executive Matt Rose told Railway Age in a recent conversation. “CBR is backfilling 50% of our coal loss, and we are allocating a significant amount of capital to our Northern Corridor for CBR. We know we can get our investment back. Right now, we’re moving 650,000 bbl. per day—10% of all the oil consumed in the U.S.—and we expect to grow to 750,000 to 800,000 bbl. by year’s end.”

Last year, BNSF spent $3.9 billion and this year bumped its capex number up to $4.1 billion, a record. “We will continue investing capital to make our network stronger,” said Rose.

“That way, more customers will want to use us. A more-efficient network creates commerce, which in turn creates jobs.

That’s our story.”

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LOOkIng TOwaRD THE sECOnD HaLf by Jason seidl, Contributing Editor Rails stocks have run up more than 20% this year, with many carriers’ shares hitting all-time highs. shares reached these lofty levels with a backdrop of economic sluggishness and continued pressure on key commodities such as coal and agricultural products. Railroad earnings reported for first-quarter 2013 were a mixed bag in our view, but investors flocked to the rail space as many wanted exposure to economically sensitive earlycycle stocks. For this momentum to continue, investors may want more in terms of underlying earnings performance than what was produced in the first quarter. We believe this is possible in the second half of the year, given easing year-over-year comparisons, an expected tightening of capacity in the truckload (tl) space, growth in crude-by-rail movements, and pricing gains that are above rail cost inflation (other than export coal). indeed, comparisons are easing in carloadings in the back half of this year for both coal and agricultural products. Coal carloadings were down roughly 10% in second-half 2012, with the fourth quarter taking the

brunt of the declines. unusual weather in the spring should lead to coal stockpiles coming down in many parts of the country, which bodes well for the outlook for the latter part of the year. investors may recall that agricultural traffic took a dip in the fourth quarter as a 50-year drought ravaged crops across many of the key production areas in the u.s. a recent World agricultural supply and demand Estimates report was slightly more bearish for corn, with wetter weather delaying plantings somewhat. that being said, this year’s corn crop is still slated to be nearly 30% higher than last year, at a record 14 billion bushels. Wheat and soybeans are also expected to be higher, and that should be positive for rail carloadings in the fourth quarter. the rail industry has become even more competitive vs. the trucking industry during the past decade, as intermodal service reliability has greatly improved, energy prices have risen, and rail carriers have opened up numerous origin/destination pairs. instead of looking only at lanes over 1,000 miles, the rails are targeting

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LOOkIng TOwaRD THE sECOnD HaLf (cont.) lanes as short as half of that distance. now, trucking carriers have new hours of service regulations staring them in the face, which could take utilization rates for over-the-road carriers down by as much as 6%. most carriers have not been growing their fleets in 2013, and if demand starts to pick up, that could mean a shortage of trucks available for the shipping community. this should lead to a rise in tl spot rates and an eventual rise in tl contract rates. since tl rates act as a ceiling for intermodal prices, we believe intermodal carriers will have the opportunity to take both market share and some rate increases in the back half of the year. unlike the tl carriers, intermodal players should not be plagued with as much of a rise in expenses associated with aforementioned utilization degradation.

While we expect continued solid growth in intermodal business, the crude-by-rail business should continue to soar. indeed with many carriers posting growth ranging from strong double-digit gains to up nearly 400%, the crude-by-rail business has captured the attention of

many investors. Crude shipments were just 0.8% of total traffic in 2012, but should be closer to 2% as we exit 2013. Earlier this year we issued a collaborative report entitled “Crude logistics: Early innings and Here to stay,” and our views remain intact on the upside for the rail industry. Recent conversations we have had with industry professionals have cemented our view that rails should have a place at the table, even if pipelines expand. Producers like many things about rail, including the flexibility that the rail network provides them, faster speed to market (rail can be five times faster than pipeline movements), shorter rail contract terms, and other factors. We do not believe rails will take the place of pipelines. Rather, we see the crude supply chain existing for many years with a dual option format. one just has to look at the billions of dollars that have been invested in crude oil facilities and associated tank cars by energy producers and marketing companies. ra

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42ND ANNUAL

Car and Locomotive REPAIR DIRECTORY The following pages of the 42nd Annual Car & Locomotive Repair Directory contain information about companies providing contract car, locomotive, and component repair services to the railroad industry. Companies advertising in this Directory (page numbers with prefix G) are in boldface.

The Directory is divided into four sections:

Key to car shop services

Key to locomotive shop services

A All normal freight car repair

A All of the following

SECTION I p. G4 Main offices listed alphabetically

B Rebuilding

B Light repair/reconditioning inspection

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SECTION II p. G17 Car shops listed geographically, including a breakdown of services rendered. Please refer to the key (right).

SECTION III p. G23 Locomotive services listed geographically, including a breakdown of services rendered.

Please refer to the key (far right).

SECTION IV p. G25 Support services listed alphabetically.

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

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

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3I INTERNATIONAL - PO Box 830, Stockton, CA 95201, Tel: 209 462-8241, Fax: 209 462-2860.

A. STUCKI CO. - 2600 Neville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15225, Tel: 412 771-7300, Fax: 412 771-7308, E-mail: sales@stucki. com, Web Site: www.stucki.com.

AAF INTERNATIONAL - 10300 Ormsby Park Pl Ste 600, PO Box 35690 (402325690), Louisville, KY 40223, Tel: 502 6370011, Fax: 888 398-0529, Toll Free: 888 388-0529, E-mail: dmarshall@aafintl. com, Web Site: www.aafintl.com.

ACERTEK S. A. DE C. V. - Av Los Andes #200, Monterrey, NL 64510, Tel: 81 80077303, Fax: 81 8377-9863, E-mail: traintek@sbcglobal.net, Web Site: www. acertek.com.

ACF INDUSTRIES - 101 Clark St, St. Charles, MO 63301, Tel: 636 949-2399, Fax: 636 949-2825.

ADVANCED MOTOR SERVICES - 9300 Evergreen Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN 55433, Tel: 763 780-3234, Fax: 763 7803957, Toll Free: 800 290-9320, E-mail: jjoens@advancedmotor.com, Web Site: www.advancedmotor.com.

AEP - 5552 Perkins Rd, Alliance, NE 69301, Tel: 605 645-1309, E-mail: eeclark@aep.com, Shop(s) at Alliance, NE [C].

AERO TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS - 3300 E Geospace Dr, PO Box 1058, Independence, MO 64051-0058, Tel: 816 257-5450, Fax: 816 257-6910, Toll Free: 800 821-2376, E-mail: thart@ aerotransportation.com, Web Site: www. aerotransportation.com.

ALABAMA METAL INDUSTRIES CORP. (AMICO) - 1115 E 5000 N Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, Tel: 815 9321200, Fax: 815 932-4557, Shop locations in Dallas, TX 214 630-8066.

ALCOA FASTENING SYSTEMS - 8001 Imperial Dr, Waco, TX 76714, Tel: 800 388-4825, E-mail: ryan.bonner@alcoa. com, Web Site: www.alcoa.com, Huck Fasteners; fasteners and tooling designed for a broad range of manufacturing industries worldwide.

ALGAE-X INTERNATIONAL - 5400-1 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905, Tel: 239 690-9589, Fax: 239 690-1195, Toll Free: 877 425-4239, E-mail: info@ algae-x.net, Web Site: www.algae-x.net.

ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - 353 Lexington Ave Ste 1100, New York, NY 10016, Tel: 212 557-7259, Fax: 212 9724404, E-mail: john.mousaw@transport. alstom.com, Web Site: www.transport. alstom.com, Shop(s) at Calgary, AB [L], Hornell, NY [C].

ALTOONA RAILCAR REPAIR - 1128 9th Ave, PO Box 112, Altoona, PA 166030112, Tel: 814 944-1631, Fax: 814 9441635, Toll Free: 877 783-3574, E-mail: tclerkin@altoonapipeandsteel.com, Web Site: www.altoonapipeandsteel.com, Shop(s) at Altoona, PA [C].

AMERICAN & OHIO LOCOMOTIVE CRANE CO. - 811 Hopley Ave, PO Box 511, Bucyrus, OH 44820, Tel: 419 562-6010, Fax: 419 562-2186, Toll Free: 800 9936446, E-mail: info@aolcrane.com, Web Site: www.aolcrane.com, Shop(s) at Bucyrus, OH [L].

AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE PARTS, INC - PO Box 586, Georgetown, DE 19947, Tel: 302 855-1022, Fax: 302 934-1119, E-mail: amlocoparts@att.net, Shop(s) at Myrtle Beach, SC. AMERICAN PERMALIGHT INC - 2531 W 237th St #113, Torrance, CA 90505-5245, Tel: 310 891-0924, Fax: 310 891-0996, E-mail: info@americanpermalight.com, Web Site: www.americanpermalight. com, Photoluminescent Low-location exit path marking. Photoluminescent emergency signage.

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AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES, INC. - 100 Clark St, St. Charles, MO 63301, Tel: 636 940-6000, Fax: 636 940-6100, Alt Phone: 636 940-6020, E-mail: sales@americanrailcar.com, Web Site: www.americanrailcar.com, Freight Car Manufacturing Specialty Components, Railcar Repair, Railcar Fleet Management, Engineering Services & Railcar Leasing, Shop(s) at Marmaduke, AR, Paragould, AR, Pace, FL, Tennille, GA [C], Gonzales, LA [C], Hayti, MO, North Kansas City, MO [C], St Charles, MO Bude, MS [C], Manitou, ND, Sarnia, ON [C], Goodrich, TX [C], La Porte, TX [C], Longview, TX [C], Victoria, TX [C], Green River, WY [C].

AMERICAN RAILCAR LEASING LLC - 100 Clark Street, Ste 201, St. Charles, MO 63301, Tel: 636 940-5000, Fax: 636 9405020, E-mail: arlmarketing@arleasing. com, Web Site: www.arleasing.com, Rail car leasing. Rail car financing.

AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP. - 245 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 911097007, Tel: 626 683-4000, Fax: 626 6834050, E-mail: verwood@aol.com, Web Site: www.ameron-intl.com.

AMHERST INDUSTRIES OF PA, INC. - 3901 Nolt Rd, Landisville, PA 17538, Tel: 717 898-2271, Fax: 717 898-0246, E-mail: railroadman55@aol.com, Shop(s) at Landisville, PA [C].

AMICO-KLEMP - PO Box 819, Dayton, TX 77535, Tel: 713 655-3225, Fax: 936 2585966, E-mail: bdejohn@gibraltar1.com, Web Site: www.amico-online.com.

AMSTED RAIL - 311 S Wacker Dr Ste 5300, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 922-4501, Fax: 312 922-4697, Web Site: www. amstedrail.com.

ANCHOR BRAKE SHOE CO. - 1920 Downer Dr, West Chicago, IL 60185, Tel: 847 6926050, Fax: 847 692-6070, E-mail: info@ sctco.com.

ANDRESS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC (AEA) - 131 Airpark Industrial Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007, Tel: 205 620-9777, Fax: 205 620-4078, Toll Free: 800 2287922, E-mail: AEA@railspur.com, Web Site: www.andressengineering.com, Shop(s) at Mobile, AL, Greers Ferry, AR, Savannah, GA, Stockbridge, GA, Princeton, NC, Anderson, SC, Covington, TN, Franklin, VA. ANGELTRAX - 9540 US Hwy 84 W Bldg 2, Newton, AL 36352, Tel: 800 6731788, Fax: 334 692-4606, E-mail: mark. moore@angeltrax.com, Web Site: www. angeltrax.com, Digital video surveillance.

ANSALDO STS USA, INC. - 1000 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Tel: 412 688-2400, Fax: 412 688-2660, Toll Free: 800 351-1520, Web Site: www. ansaldo-sts.com.

ANTI WEAR-1 - PO Box 582, El Toro, CA 92609, Tel: 949 768-5798, E-mail: eugene.lally@dynamicdevelopment.com, Web Site: www.dynamicdevelopment. com, Shop(s) at El Toro, CA [L].

APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC 737 Eleanor Industrial Pk, PO Box 800, Eleanor, WV 25070, Tel: 304 755-7083, Fax: 304 755-7084, E-mail: jzollerars@ alltel.net, Web Site: www.apprailcar. com, Shop(s) at Jacksonville, FL [C], Shelburn, IN [C], Terrell, NC [C], Elmira, NY [C], Murrysville, PA [C], Kingsport, TN [C], Moorefield, WV [C], Moundsville, WV [C], South Charleston, WV [C], Winfield (Bills Creek), WV [C], Winifrede/ Chesapeake, WV [C].

ARIZONA FREIGHT CAR REPAIR INC. - 3390 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713-5205, Tel: 520 624-1213, Fax: 520 623-1776, Toll Free: 800 613-7237, E-mail: mlurkins@ aol.com, Shop(s) at Tucson, AZ [C].

ARIZONA RAIL CAR INC. - 4415 S Contractors Way, PO Box 26381, Tucson, AZ 85726, Tel: 520 748-1786, Fax: 520 747-0346, Toll Free: 800 666-0346, E-mail: arizonarailcar@theriver.com, Web Site: www.arizonarailcar.com, Shop(s) at Tucson, AZ [C].

ARKANSAS MIDLAND RAILROAD COMPANY - 314 Reynolds Rd Bldg 41, Malvern, AR 72104, Tel: 501 844-4444, Fax: 501 844-4710, E-mail: information@ arkmidrr.com, Web Site: www.arkmidrr. com.

ARROW PIN & PRODUCTS, INC. - 51 E 34th St, S. Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Tel: 708 755-7575, Fax: 708 755-7975, E-mail: arrowpin@mc.net.

ASF - KEYSTONE INC. - 1700 Walnut St Ste 1000, Granite City, IL 62040, Tel: 618 225-6463, Fax: 618 452-7155, Toll Free: 800 621-8442, Web Site: www.asfglobal. com, For end-of-car systems - Tel: 717 761-3690, Fax: 717 763-9917, Web site: www.krec.com.

ASTRALLOY WEAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP - PO Box 170974, Birmingham, AL 35217-0974, Tel: 205 853-0300, Fax: 205 853-7321, E-mail: sales@astralloy.com, Web Site: www.astralloy.com.

BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - 1101 Parent St, St. Bruno, PQ J3V 6E6, Tel: 514 441-2020, Fax: 514 441-1515, Web Site: www.transportation.bombardier.com, Shop(s) at Sahagun, MEX [C], Auburn, NY [C], Plattsburgh, NY [C], Thunder Bay, ON [C], Pittsburgh, PA, La Pocatiere, QC [C].

BROADWAY RAIL EQUIPMENT, INC. - 7873 Bethalto Rd, Alton, IL 62010, Tel: 618 377-5642, Alt Phone: 618 377-5776, E-mail: bmre98@aol.com, Shop(s) at Alton, IL [L].

BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORP. - 175 Evans St, PO Box 130, Brookville, PA 15825, Tel: 814 849-2000, Fax: 814 849-2010, E-mail: bec@ brookvilleequipment.com, Web Site: www.brookvilleequipment.com, Shop(s) at Brookville, PA [L].

BUSHMAN EQUIPMENT INC - PO Box 309, Butler, WI 53007-0309, Tel: 262 790-4200, Fax: 262 790-4202, E-mail: custinfo@bushman.com, Web Site: www. bushman.com.

C.K. INDUSTRIES INC - 365 Surryse Rd Ste 150, PO Box 1029, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1029, Tel: 847 550-1856, Fax: 847 550-1854, E-mail: rmeyers@ckrail.com, Web Site: www.ckindustries.net.

CALDWELL GROUP INC., THE - 5055 26th Ave, Rockford, IL 61109, Tel: 815 2295667, Fax: 815 229-5686, Toll Free: 800 243-1053, E-mail: contact@caldwellinc. com, Web Site: www.positurner.com, Supplies below hook lifting attachments including the Posi-Turner速Tail. Rail Master System for controlled rotation of your loan during assembly and repair.

CAM INNOVATION, INC. - 215 Philadelphia St, Hanover, PA 17331, Tel: 717 6375988, Fax: 717 637-9329, E-mail: sales@ caminnovation.com, Web Site: www. caminnovation.com.

BBC FASTENERS INC - 4210 Shirley Ln, Alsip, IL 60803, Tel: 708 597-9100, Fax: 708 597-0423, Toll Free: 800 323-1347, E-mail: bbcfast@aol.com, Web Site: www.bbcfasteners.com.

BEALL MANUFACTURING INC. - 421 N Shamrock, PO Box 70, East Alton, IL 62024, Tel: 618 259-8154, Fax: 618 2597953, E-mail: sales@supertuf.com, Web Site: www.supertuf.com.

BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. - PO Box 530157, Birmingham, AL 35253-0157, Tel: 205 424-7245, Fax: 205 424-7436, Toll Free: 800 338-4009, E-mail: bhamrail@aol.com, Web Site: www. bhamrail.com, Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Company is a complete supplier to the industry, with more than 100 years of experience selling and rebuilding locomotives.

Provide full-service maintenance, repair and sale of locomotives., Shop(s) at Birmingham, AL [L], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G4.

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CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENTS - 33 Boulder Blvd, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1V6, Tel: 866 963-6016, E-mail: sales@c-a-i.net, Web Site: www.c-a-i. net, Canadian Automotive Instruments Ltd. is the exclusive manufacture of the Ultra-Link Diagnostic Tool for heavy duty diesel trucks along with various other instruments such as the SAE J1587 / J1708 / J1939 Systems-Link Data Bus Gauge Driver and the J1708 / J1939 Procon Protocol Converter.

CHESTNUT RIDGE FOAM, INC. - 443 Warehouse Dr, PO Box 781, Latrobe, PA 15650-0781, Tel: 724 537-9000, Fax: 724 537-9003, Toll Free: 800 234-2734, E-mail: info@chestnutridgefoam.com, Web Site: www.chestnutridgefoam.com.

CONSOLEQUIP INC. - 3620 Poirier Blvd, St Laurent, QC H4R 2J5, Tel: 514 2889282, Fax: 514 288-7978, Toll Free: 888 275-2326, E-mail: sales@consolequip. com, Web Site: www.consolequip.com, Shop(s) at Ayr, ON [C].

CHICAGO FREIGHT CAR LEASING CO. 6250 N River Rd Ste 7000, Rosemont, IL 60018, Tel: 847 318-8000, Fax: 847 3188045, E-mail: dennis@crdx.com, Freight car leasing.

CONTROL CHIEF - 200 Williams St, PO Box 141, Bradford, PA 16701, Tel: 814 3626811, Fax: 814 368-4133, Toll Free: 800 233-3016, E-mail: sales@controlchief. com, Web Site: www.controlchief.com.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO - 478 McPhillips St, PO Box 7000, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4E9, Tel: 204 934-4311, Fax: 204 934-4609.

CHIEF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS INC. - 13840 L St, Omaha, NE 68137, Tel: 402 861-4213, Fax: 402 895-9674, Toll Free: 800 765-7245, E-mail: linda.greer@ chiefind.com, Web Site: www.ctpi. chiefind.com.

CRMS - 3701 N Ravenswood Ste 301, Chicago, IL 60613, Tel: 877 227-5207, Fax: 773 244-8341, E-mail: cbargowski@ crmsrail.com, Web Site: www.crmsrail. com, Shop(s) at Denver, CO [C].

CARBOLINE CO. - 350 Hanley Industrial Ct, St. Louis, MO 63144-1599, Tel: 314 644-1000, Fax: 314 644-4617, Toll Free: 800 848-4645, E-mail: carbolineusa@ carboline.com, Web Site: www.carboline. com.

CARCON - 4304 N Mattox Rd, Riverside, MO 64150-9755, Tel: 816 741-6600, Fax: 816 741-1061, E-mail: gevans@civacon. com, Web Site: www.opwftg.com.

CARL M. CUMMINGS MFG. CO. (CMC) 719 S Maple Ave, Montebello, CA 90640, Tel: 323 722-6470, Fax: 323 722-6910, Toll Free: 800 321-5130, E-mail: info@cm-c.com, Web Site: www.c-m-c.com.

CATERPILLAR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC. - 100 NE Adams, Peoria, IL 61629-9310, Tel: 309 636-1100, Fax: 309 636-1087, Shop(s) at Peoria, IL [L].

CATTRON GROUP INTERNATIONAL - 58 W Shenango St, Sharpsville, PA 16150, Tel: 724 962-3571, Fax: 724 962-4310, E-mail: sales@cattrongroup.com, Web Site: www.cattrongroup.com, Sales, installation and repair of radio remote controls for locomotive.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA RAILCAR REPAIR Port of Stockton, PO Box 31062, Stockton, CA 95213-1062, Tel: 209 465-2236, Fax: 209 465-4830, E-mail: ccrqa@aol.com, Shop(s) at Stockton, CA [C].

CENTURY GROUP INC. - 1106 W Napoleon, PO Box 228, Sulphur, LA 70664-0228, Tel: 800 527-5232, Fax: 800 887-2153, E-mail: railroad@centurygrp. com, Web Site: www.centurygrp.com, Spill collection pans.

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CHLOR*RID INTERNATIONAL INC - PO Box 908, Chandler, AZ 85244, Tel: 480 8210039, Fax: 480 821-0364, E-mail: info@ chlor-rid.com, Web Site: www.chlor-rid. com.

CHROMIUM CORPORATION - 14911 Quorum Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75254, Tel: 216 271-4910, Fax: 216 429-0637, E-mail: mike. taylor@chromcorp.com, Web Site: www.chromcorp.com, Shop(s) at Cleveland, OH [L], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G5.

CIT RAIL RESOURCES - 130 S Wacker Dr Ste 3000, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 906-5701, E-mail: paul.curry@cit.com, Web Site: www.citrail.com, Equipment leasing and financial products to the rail industry.

CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP - One Cable Car Dr, Washington, MO 63090, Tel: 636 239-0300, Fax: 800 726-7559, E-mail: clinfo@clemcoindustries.com, Web Site: www.clemcoindustries.com.

CLEMENTS NATIONAL CO. - 6650 S Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, Tel: 708 594-5890, Fax: 708 594-2481, Toll Free: 800 966-0016, E-mail: clements@ cadillacproducts.com, Web Site: www. cadillacproducts.com.

CMP CORPORATION - PO Box 15199, Oklahoma City, OK 73155, Tel: 405 6724544, Fax: 405 672-4547, Toll Free: 800 654-4786, E-mail: sherri@cmpcorp.com, Web Site: www.cmpcorp.com.

CTLGROUP - 5400 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077, Tel: 847 965-7500, Fax: 847 965-8997, Toll Free: 800 522-2285, E-mail: ndarien@ctlgroup.com, Web Site: www.ctlgroup.com.

CYCLONAIRE - 2922 N Div Ave, PO Box 366, York, NE 68467, Tel: 402 362-2000, Fax: 402 362-2001, Toll Free: 800 4450730, E-mail: sales@cyclonaire.com, Web Site: www.cyclonaire.com.

DANELLA RENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. - 2290 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, Tel: 610 828-6200, Fax: 610 8282260, E-mail: pbarent@danella.com, Web Site: www.danella.com, Rental of vehicles and construction equipment.

DATA DISPLAY PRODUCTS - 445 S Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245-4630, Tel: 800 421-6815, Fax: 310 640-7639, E-mail: techsupport@ddp-leds.com, Web Site: www.ddp-leds.com.

DEXTER COMPANY - 2211 W Grimes Ave, PO Box 310, Fairfield, IA 52556, Tel: 641 472-7078, Fax: 641 472-6336, E-mail: ccarnahan@dexter.com, Web Site: www. dexterfoundry.com.

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.

DIESEL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. - 139 N Griffith Blvd, Griffith, IN 46319-2153, Tel: 219 9221848, Fax: 219 922-1849, E-mail: susan@dieselelectricalequipment. com, Web Site: www. dieselelectricalequipment.com, Servicing and sale of locomotive electrical components, such as power contactors, relays, controller mechanisms, transfer switches, etc. Remanufactured, UTEX, Repair & Return service available.

Customized cable and harness assembly also provided., SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G8.

DIESEL SUPPLY CO., INC. - PO Box 1075, Hudson, WI 54016, Tel: 715 386-3901, Fax: 715 386-7420, E-mail: dieselsupply@sbcglobal.net, Web Site: www.dieselsupplycompany.com, Locomotive Parts Sales.

DIT-MCO INTERNATIONAL - 5612 Brighton Terr, Kansas City, MO 64130, Tel: 816 444-9700, Fax: 816 444-9737, Toll Free: 800 821-3487, E-mail: infolink@ditmco. com, Web Site: www.ditmco.com.

DAVID CLARK CO. INC. - 360 Franklin St, PO Box 15054, Worcester, MA 016150054, Tel: 508 751-5800, Fax: 508 7535827, Toll Free: 800 900-3434, E-mail: sales@davidclark.com, Web Site: www. davidclark.com, Headsets & locomotive crew intercom systems.

DIVERSIFIED MECHANICAL SERVICES - 618 Knapp Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446, Tel: 267 446-0393, Fax: 215 368-1689, E-mail: billh@dimecinc.com, Web Site: www. dimecinc.com, Mobile railcar repair., Shop(s) at Lansdale, PA [C].

DELAWARE CAR CO. - Second & Lombard Sts, PO Box 233, Wilmington, DE 19899, Tel: 302 655-6665, Fax: 302 655-7126, E-mail: srogowski@delawarecar.net, Serving all passenger railroads & transit authorities., Shop(s) at Wilmington, DE [C].

DRUMM INC - 5366 Este Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232, Tel: 513 641-4141, 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].

DUPONT RAILROAD COATINGS - Rm No BMP21-1127, PO Box 80021, Wilmington, DE 19880, Tel: 800 GET-DUPONT, Fax: 302 851-4143, Toll Free: 800 338-7668, Web Site: www. performancecoatings.dupont.com.

DYNA GRAPHICS INC - 3220 N Woodford St, Decatur, IL 62526, Tel: 800 443-7446, Fax: 217 876-9915, E-mail: dave@ dynafast.com, Web Site: www.dynafast. com.

EXCEL RAILCAR CORPORATION - Cantera Lakes Office Campus, 28367 Davis Pkwy Ste 300, Warrenville, IL 60555, Tel: 630 657-1100, Fax: 630 393-1133, E-mail: creetz@excelrailcar.com, Web Site: www.excelrailcar.com, Shop(s) at Kenney, IL [C].

FLAGSHIP RAIL SRV,LLC - 300 S Riverside Plaza Ste 1925, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 559-4800, Fax: 312 559-4829, Toll Free: 888 472-4522, Web Site: www. flagshiprail.com.

EAST TENNESSEE RAIL CAR SERVICES INC. - PO Box 50923, Knoxville, TN 37950, Tel: 865 576-5838, Fax: 865 576-6332, E-mail: cwilliamssouth@msn.com, Web Site: www.railcarservice.com, Shop(s) at Oak Ridge, TN [C][L].

FRASCATI SHOPS, INC. - 1120 Poper Mill Rd, PO Box 2584, Mobile, AL 36652, Tel: 251 432-0289, Fax: 251 433-3205, E-mail: fsirailcar@aol.com, Shop(s) at Mobile, AL [C].

ELCON INC. - 600 Twin Rail Dr, PO Box 910, Minooka, IL 60047-0910, Tel: 815 467-9500, Fax: 815 467-9595, E-mail: info@elconinc.net, Web Site: www. elconinc.net, Shop(s) at Minooka, IL [L].

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - 2 N Riverside Plaza Ste 1250, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 928-0850, Fax: 312 928-0890, Toll Free: 800 458-2235, Web Site: www. freightcaramerica.com, Shop(s) at Danville, IL [C], Roanoke, VA [C].

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

FSI RAILCAR SERVICE CENTER - 250 Yeend St, PO Box 2584, Mobile, AL 36652, Tel: 251 432-0289, Fax: 251 433-3205, E-mail: fsirailcar@aol.com, Shop(s) at Mobile, AL [C].

ELLWOOD CRANKSHAFT GROUP - 2727 Freedland Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148, Tel: 724 347-0250, Fax: 724 347-0254, E-mail: ecgsales@elwd.com, Web Site: www.ellwoodcrankshaftgroup.com.

FUGIEL RAILROAD SUPPLY - 700 Industrial Dr Ste E, PO Box 158, Cary, IL 60013, Tel: 847 516-6862, Fax: 847 516-7099, E-mail: jason@fugielerrs.com, Web Site: www.fugiel.com.

ENERPRO INC. - 5780 Thornwood Dr, Goleta, CA 93117, Tel: 805 683-2114, Fax: 805 964-0798, Toll Free: 800 5762114, E-mail: r.theis@enerpro-inc. com, Web Site: www.enerpro-inc.com, Shop(s) at Goleta, CA.

FULMER CO. - 3004 Venture Ct, Westmoreland Ind Park III, Export, PA 15632, Tel: 724 325-7140, Fax: 724 327-7459, E-mail: mmakrevski@ fulmercompany.com, Web Site: www.fulmercompany.com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G7.

ENVIREX PRODUCTS - 1901 S Prairie Ave, PO Box 1604 (53187), Waukesha, WI 53189, Tel: 262 547-0141, Fax: 262 5474120, Toll Free: 800 524-6324, Web Site: www.usfilter.com.

ESCANABA & LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD - One Larkin Plaza, PO Box 217, Wells, MI 49894, Tel: 906 786-0693, Fax: 906 786-8012, Toll Free: 800 562-4829, E-mail: elswells@up.net, Web Site: www. elsrr.com, Shop(s) at Wells, MI [C], Wells, MI [L].

GENERAL THERMODYNAMICS - 4700 Ironwood Dr, Franklin, WI 53132, Tel: 414 761-4500, Fax: 414 761-4510, E-mail: sales@thermasys.com, Web Site: www. thermasys.com.

GETS-GLOBAL SIGNALING - 1600 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014, Fax: 816 655-4028, Toll Free: 800 8257090.

GRACO INC. - Minneapolis, MN 55413, Fax: 612 623-6940, Toll Free: 877 8447226, E-mail: info@graco.com, Web Site: www.graco.com, Manufacturer of pumps, spray finishing and lubrication equipment used in locomotive repair facilities.

GRAHAM-WHITE MFG. CO. - 1242 Colorado St, PO Box 1099, Salem, VA 24153-1099, Tel: 540 387-5620, Fax: 540 387-5639, E-mail: sales@grahamwhite. com, Web Site: www.grahamwhite.com, Locomotive parking brakes. Single car test device - automatic.

GS METALS CORP. - 3764 Longspur Rd, Pinckneyville, IL 62274, Tel: 618 3575353, Fax: 618 357-3605, Toll Free: 800 851-9341, E-mail: marketing@gsmetals. com, Web Site: www.runningboards. com.

GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - PO Box 9187, Miramar Beach, FL 32550-9187, Tel: 850 699-8585, E-mail: rmac@ gulfsouthrailcars.com, Repair, Cleaning, Storage, Welding Hopper Cars, PD Cars, Tank Cars at five locations, offers Mobile Service in nine areas of U.S., Shop(s) at Decatur, AL [C], Huntsville, AL [C], Camden, AR [C], Osino, NV [C], Jackson, TN [C].

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.

GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - 161 N Clark St Ste 700, Chicago, IL 60601, Tel: 312 853-5000, Fax: 312 853-5606, E-mail: railinquiries@ge.com, Web Site: www.ge.com/railservices, Shop(s) at Texarkana, AR [C], Waterloo, IA [C], Omaha, NE [C], Sayre, PA [C], Regina, SK [C], La Porte, TX [C].

GE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - 2901 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16531, Tel: 814 875-6454, Fax: 866 451-1078, Web Site: www.getransportation.com.

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HARTING - 1370 Bowes Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, Fax: 847 717-9430, Toll Free: 877 741-1500, E-mail: more.info@harting. com, Web Site: www.harting.com.

HATCH & KIRK, INC. - 5111 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, Tel: 206 783-2766, Fax: 206 782-6482, Toll Free: 800 4262818, E-mail: jdlevel@hatchkirk.com, Web Site: www.hatchkirk.com, Shop(s) at Houston, TX [L], Seattle, WA [L].

HAYNES CORP. - 3581 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104, Tel: 239 643-3013, Fax: 239 643-5311, E-mail: greg@ haynescorp.com, Web Site: www. haynesco.com, New & rebuilt fuel injection systems for EMD, GE, and ALCO locomotives.

HBD/THERMOID INC - 1301 W Sandusky Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-1082, Tel: 937 593-5010, Fax: 800 423-4354, Toll Free: 800 543-8070, E-mail: info@ hbdthermoid.com, Web Site: www. hbdthermoid.com.

HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES, INC. 700 S Riverside Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64507, Tel: 816 233-9002, Fax: 816 233-7757, E-mail: jcaylor@hrsi.com, Web Site: www.hrsi.com, Shop(s) at St. Joseph, MO [C], Falls City, NE [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G21.

HYDRA-TECH INTERNATIONAL CORP. 6060 86 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4L7, Tel: 403 720-7700, Fax: 403 720-7758, Toll Free: 866 720-5225, E-mail: wanda. baker@hydra-tech.net, Web Site: www. hydra-tech.net.

HOLLAND CO. - 1000 Holland Dr, Crete, IL 60417, Tel: 708 672-2300, Fax: 708 6720119, E-mail: customerservice@holland. com, Web Site: www.hollandco.com, Shop(s) at Norfolk, NE [C].

HYLAR METAL PRODUCTS - 272 Industrial Dr, PO Box 830, Regina, SK S4P 3B1, Tel: 306 359-1877, Fax: 306 543-2140.

HONEYWELL SENSING & CONTROL - MN17-3100 2600 Ridgway Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55413, Tel: 763 9545204, Fax: 763 954-4626, Sensors and switches.

HOTSTART - 5723 E Alki, PO Box 11245, Spokane, WA 99211-0245, Tel: 509 5346171, Fax: 509 534-4216, Toll Free: 800 224-5550, E-mail: sales@hotstart.com, Web Site: www.hotstart.com, Engine heating systems.

IAE POWER PRODUCTS CO. - 700 Enterprise St, Aurora, IL 60504-8148, Tel: 630 862-3300, Fax: 630 862-3312, E-mail: wirtz.eldon@iaeco.net, Web Site: www.illinoisautoelectric.com.

INCA CORPORATION - 1648 W 134th St, Gardena, CA 90249, Tel: 310 808-0001, Fax: 310 808-9092, E-mail: roger@incatvlifts.com, Web Site: www.inca-tvlifts. com.

INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SWITCHING & SERVICES, INC. - 1020 Washington Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Tel: 708 7594100, Fax: 708 754-4473, Toll Free: 800 798-5841, All locomotive maintenance and repairs can be performed at our customer’s facility., Shop(s) at Chicago Heights, IL [L], Lorain, OH [C], Magnolia, TX [L].

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INTERNATIONAL NAME PLATE SUPPLIES LTD. - 2905A W Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75604, Tel: 800 565-3509, E-mail: sales@inps.ca, Web Site: www.inps.ca, International Name Plate Supplies Ltd (INPS) is a graphic component supplier which specializes in the Rail Industry.

INPS manufactures Locomotive & Rail Car Graphics such as: Decals, Paint Stencils, Name Plates, Brake Badge Plates, Control Panels, Safety Labels, Fleet Graphics, Complete Rail Car Decal Kits, Maintenance of Way Signage and other related products such as FRA 224 Delineators. INPS is your one stop shop for all your graphic needs.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT, INC. - 3489 NW 167th Street, Carol City, FL 33056, Tel: 305 624-6839, Fax: 305 624-6839, Toll Free: 800 449-6525, E-mail: protectivecoatings@akzonobel.com, Web Site: www.envirolinegroup.com.

INDUSTRY-RAILWAY SUPPLIERS, INC. - 811 Golf Ln, Bensenville, IL 60106, Tel: 630 766-5708, Fax: 630 766-0017, E-mail: sales@industryrailway.com, Web Site: www.industryrailway.com.

INTERSTATE DIESEL SERVICE INC - 4901 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44022, Tel: 216 881-0015, Fax: 216 881-0805, Toll Free: 800 321-4234, E-mail: proach@ interstate-mcbee.com, Web Site: www. intersate-mcbee.com/emd.

INDY RAILWAY SERVICE CORP. - 6111 W Hanna Ave, PO Box 42331, Indianapolis, IN 46242, Tel: 317 856-3708, Fax: 317 856-3775, E-mail: indyrailway@ sbcglobal.net, Web Site: www. indyrailway.com, Shop(s) at Indianapolis, IN [C].

IRECO, L.L.C. - 805 Golf Ln, Bensenville, IL 60106, Tel: 630 741-0155, Fax: 630 5950646, Web Site: www.ireco.com.

INMETCO - One INMETCO Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Tel: 724 758-2800, Fax: 724 758-2845, E-mail: marty.clark@ valeinco.com, Web Site: www.inmetco. com, Battery recycling.

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INTER SWISS LTD. - 5410 W Roosevelt Rd #221, Chicago, IL 60644, Tel: 773 3790400, Fax: 773 473-7779, Toll Free: 800 530-0728, E-mail: rya@interswiss.com, Web Site: www.interswiss.com, Provides automatic single car brake testing system, brake force measurement, parts for conversions and single car testing devices, brake test consoles for maintenance shops.

IRWIN CAR AND EQUIPMENT - PO Box 409, 9953 Broadway, Irwin, PA 15642, Tel: 724 864-8900, Fax: 724 864-8909, E-mail: bspringer@irwincar.com, Web Site: www.irwincar.com, Shop(s) at Irwin, PA [C][L].

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

JAMES RAILCAR SERVICE - 6038 Anita Rd, Chico, CA 95973, Tel: 530 895-1348, Fax: 530 895-1302, Toll Free: 877 227-5207, E-mail: cbargowski@crmsrail.com, Web Site: www.crmsrail.com, Shop(s) at Chico, CA [C].

JBM INC. - 381 Wexford Hollow Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32224, Tel: 904 223-5302, Fax: 904 223-5402, E-mail: jbardjr@aol.com.

JOHNSON RAILWAY SERVICE INC. - 107 Grant Place, PO Box 266, Cornelia, GA 30531, Tel: 706 778-2674, Fax: 706 7786243, Shop(s) at Cornelia, GA [L].

JUSTRITE MANUFACTURING CO. - 2454 Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, Tel: 847 298-9250, Fax: 847 298-3429, Toll Free: 800 798-9250, E-mail: justrite@ justritemfg.com, Web Site: www. justritemfg.com, Safety containment systems.

K & L ELECTRONICS SALES AND SERVICE, INC. - 1801 S Benton St, PO Box 9208, Searcy, AR 72145, Tel: 501 368-8262, Fax: 501 368-8263, E-mail: kl@kl-elect. com, Web Site: www.kl-elect.com, Shop(s) at Searcy, AR [L].

KANSAS CITY RAILCAR SERVICE - 1147 S 14th St, Kansas City, KS 66105-1657, Tel: 913 621-0326, Fax: 913 621-0518, Alt Phone: 913 621-1648, E-mail: dane@ kcrailcar.com, Web Site: www.kcrs.com, Shop(s) at Kansas City, KS [C].

KASGRO RAIL CORP. - 121 Rundle Rd, New Castle, PA 16102, Tel: 724 658-9061, Fax: 724 262-0919, E-mail: kheydorn@ kasgro.com, Web Site: www.kasgro.com, Shop(s) at New Castle, PA [C][L].

KAWASAKI RAIL CAR, INC. - 29 Wells Ave Bldg 4, Yonkers, NY 10701, Tel: 914 376-4700, Fax: 914 376-4779, E-mail: kawasakirailcar@kawasakirailcar.com, Web Site: www.kawasakirailcar.com.

KLASING HAND BRAKE CO - PO Box 860, Joliet, IL 60434-0860, Tel: 815 727-4081, Fax: 815 727-4080, E-mail: klasinghandbrake@sbcglobal.net.

KNAPPCO - 4304 Mattox Rd, Riverside, MO 64150, Tel: 816 741-6600, Fax: 816 741-1061, E-mail: gevans@civacon.com, Web Site: www.knappco.com.

KNOXVILLE LOCOMOTIVE WORKS - 300 W Quincy Ave Bldg 32, Knoxville, TN 37917, Tel: 865 522-7078, Fax: 865 522-9437, E-mail: tfc@gulfandohio.com, Specializes in EMD Locomotive requalifications, air brake service, remote control installation, mobile repairs, engine components, and passenger & freight car repair.

LPI LIFT SYSTEMS - 800 Wisconsin St Unit 10, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Tel: 715 839-8280, Fax: 715 839-8647, Toll Free: 800 657-6956, E-mail: sales@ lpi-inc.com, Web Site: www.lpi-inc.com, Manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom designed personnel lifts for painting, washing, blasting and repairs.

MESSIAH LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - 921-C S Apple Ln, Marionville, MO 65705, Tel: 417 354-4908, Fax: 417 463-2270, E-mail: messiahlocomotive@hotmail. com, Mobile Service, shortline startups, and onsite wheel turning., Shop(s) at Marionville, MO [L].

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 engineering.

MID-AMERICA CAR INC. - 1523 N Monroe, PO Box 33543, Kansas City, MO 64120, Tel: 816 483-5303, Fax: 816 483-3360, E-mail: f.blanc@midamericacar.com, Web Site: www.midamericacar.com, Shop(s) at Kansas City, MO [C][L].

MAC PRODUCTS INC. - 60 Pennsylvania Ave, PO Box 469, Kearny, NJ 07032, Tel: 201 344-0700, Fax: 201 344-5368, E-mail: sales@macproducts.net, Web Site: www.macproducts.net.

L&M RADIATOR, INC. - 1414 E 37th St, Hibbing, MN 55746, Tel: 218 263-8993, Fax: 218 263-8234, Toll Free: 800 3463500, E-mail: cool@mesabi.com, Web Site: www.mesabi.com.

MACTON CORP. - 116 Willenbrock Rd, Oxford, CT 06478, Tel: 800 334-8876, Fax: 203 267-1555, Alt Phone: 203 2671500, E-mail: dlouder@macton.com, Web Site: www.macton.com.

L.B. FOSTER FRICTION MGMT - 415 Holiday Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Tel: 412 889-3413, Fax: 412 928-3510, Toll Free: 800 255-4500, E-mail: jhudson@ lbfoster.com, Web Site: www.lbfoster. com, Top-of-rail application systems, environmental products, intermodal car jacks - yard applications.

MAGNUS - PO Box 1029, Fremont, NE 68026-1029, Tel: 402 721-9540, Fax: 402 721-2377, Web Site: www.magnusfarley.com.

LAT-LON LLC - 4251 S Natches Ct Unit C, Sheridan, CO 80110, Tel: 303 937-7406, Fax: 303 531-5754, Toll Free: 877 3006566, E-mail: dbaker@lat-lon.com, Web Site: www.lat-lon.com.

MARSHALL AIR BRAKE CO. - RR #11, Avoca, PA 18641, Tel: 570 343-1117, Fax: 570 343-5721, E-mail: marshallab@ comcast.net, Shop(s) at Avoca, PA [C].

LDPI LIGHTING - 4404 Anderson Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Tel: 715 839-9585, Fax: 715 839-8145, Toll Free: 800 8540021, E-mail: sales@ldpi-inc.com, Web Site: www.ldpi-inc.com, Supplier of fluorescent lighting for shops.

KIMBALL RAILCAR SERVICES - 207 Hwy 55 W, Kimball, MN 55353, Tel: 320 3986080, Fax: 320 398-6262, Toll Free: 888 472-0998, Shop(s) at Kimball, MN [C].

LEM U.S.A., INC. - 6643 W Mill Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53218, Tel: 414 3530711, Fax: 414 353-0733, Toll Free: 800 236-5366, E-mail: lus@lem.com.

K-IV ENTERPRISES LLC - 59 Flaming Arrow Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Tel: 201 828-9492, Fax: 201 828-9493, E-mail: paksr@aol.com.

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

MANUFACTURERS RAILWAY CO - 2850 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63118, Tel: 314 577-1749, Fax: 314 577-3136, Shop(s) at St. Louis, MO [L].

MART CORPORATION, THE - 2450 Adie Rd, St. Louis, MO 63043, Tel: 314 567-7222, Fax: 314 567-6551, Toll Free: 800 5436278, E-mail: jerryb@martwash.com, Web Site: www.martwash.com, Parts washer manufacturer.

MARTIN ENGINEERING CO - One Martin Pl, Neponset, IL 61345, Tel: 309 5942384, Fax: 309 594-2432, E-mail: martinone@martin-eng.com, Web Site: www.martin-eng.com.

MASTER PACKING & RUBBER COMPANY - 6430 4th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Tel: 319 364-8282, Fax: 319 3648282, Toll Free: 800 397-3429, E-mail: sales@mprcseals.com, Web Site: www. mprcseals.com.

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].

MIDLAND MANUFACTURING CORP. - 7733 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077, Tel: 847 677-0333, Fax: 847 677-0138, E-mail: davidc@midlandmfg.net, Web Site: www.midlandmfg.net, Valve remanufacturing.

MIDLAND RECLAMATION CO. - 26498 Midland Ln, Dow, IL 62002, Fax: 618 885-5346, Toll Free: 800 325-8802, Web Site: www.midlandreclamation.com, Full railcar and locomotive parts supplier and AARM-1003/M-212 reconditioning facility WBE and MBE certified.

MIDWEST LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE - 6817 Stadium Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129, Tel: 816 923-1777, Fax: 816 923-3553, Alt Phone: 816 923-0120, E-mail: midwstloco@aol.com, Shop(s) at Kansas City, MO [C][L].

MILE RAIL, LLC - 8116 Wilson Rd, Kansas City, MO 64125, Tel: 866 614-8671, Fax: 866 562-1217, Web Site: www.milerail. com, Shop(s) at Indianapolis, IN [C], Jeffersonville, IN [C], Kansas City, MO [C], Hastings, NE [C].

MILLER ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. - 1635 W Spencer, Appleton, WI 54912, Tel: 920 734-9821, Fax: 920 735-4013, Toll Free: 800 426-4553, E-mail: info@ millerwelds.com, Web Site: www. millerwelds.com.

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

MINER ENTERPRISES, INC. - 1200 E State St, PO Box 471, Geneva, IL 60134, Tel: 630 232-3000, Fax: 630 232-3055, E-mail: sales@minerent.com, Web Site: www.minerent.com.

MULTI-SERVICE SUPPLY DIV. - Ferry St & Ave C Bldg #5, Leetsdale, PA 15056, Tel: 412 741-1500, Fax: 412 741-3320, E-mail: info@multiservicesupply.com, Web Site: www.multiservicesupply.com, Shop(s) at Youngwood, PA [C].

NRE WHEEL WORKS INC - 5300A N 33rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Tel: 414 462-8244, Fax: 414 462-8231, E-mail: e.werner@wheelwork.com, Web Site: www.nrecgroup.com, Shop(s) at Milwaukee, WI [C][L].

MUNTERS CORPORATION - 79 Monroe St, PO Box 640, Amesbury, MA 01913, Tel: 978 241-1100, Fax: 978 241-1263, Web Site: www.munters.us.com.

OMNITRAX LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - 252 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206, Tel: 303 398-0033, Fax: 303 393-0041, E-mail: omniinfo@omnitrax.com, Web Site: www.omnitrax.com, Shop(s) at Denver, CO [L], Loveland, CO [L], Cicero, IL [L].

MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. 1020 Washington Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Tel: 708 754-4100, Fax: 708 754-4473, E-mail: tdbirch@sbcglobal. net, Shop(s) at Chicago Heights, IL [C][L].

NATIONAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INC. - Foot of Hawthorne St, PO Box 38, Hartford, IL 62048, Tel: 618 254-7451, Fax: 618 254-7451, Toll Free: 800 3253625, Shop(s) at Hartford, IL [L].

MOLE-MASTER SERVICES INC. - 27815 SR 7, Marietta, OH 45750, Tel: 740 3746726, Fax: 740 374-5908, Toll Free: 800 322-6653, E-mail: contact@molemaster. com, Web Site: www.molemaster.com, Railcar tank cleaning - on site., Shop(s) at Marietta, OH [C].

NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. - 908 Shawnee St, PO Box 1416, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-1416, Tel: 618 242-6590, Fax: 618 242-8519, E-mail: r.elgin@ nationalrailway.com, Web Site: www. nationalrailway.com, Shop(s) at Dixmoor, IL [L], Mt. Vernon, IL [C][L], Silvis, IL [C] [L], Paducah, KY [C][L], Capreol, ON [C][L].

MONROE ENGINEERING CO - 3573 3rd Ave, PO Box 626, Marion, IA 52302, Tel: 319 447-9733, Fax: 319 377-1204, E-mail: sales@monroeeng.com, Web Site: www.monroeeng.com.

MTU - TOGNUM AMERICA, INC. - 39525 MacKenzie Dr, Novi, MI 48377, Tel: 248 560-8000, Fax: 248 560-8001, Alt Phone: 248 560-8182, E-mail: mtu_info3@ tognum.com, Web Site: www.mtuonline.com, Under the MTU brand, Tognum America markets high-speed, high-power diesel engines ranging from 1-- to 4,023 bhp (275 kw to 3,000 kw) to meet railway industry needs for fuel economy and emmissions control.

MTU DETROIT DIESEL INC. - 13400 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48239-4001, Tel: 313 592-7000, Fax: 313 592-5317, E-mail: regionalcenter3@mtu-online. com, Web Site: www.mtu-online.com.

MULBERRY RAILCAR REPAIR CO. - 1200 Prairie Mine Rd, PO Box 706, Mulberry, FL 33860, Tel: 863 425-4986, Fax: 863 4250064, E-mail: rlegrant@mulberryrailcar. com, Web Site: www.mulberryrailcar. com, Shop(s) at Mulberry, FL [C].

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NATIONAL RAILWAY SUPPLY, INC. - 37 W Fairmont Ave Ste 322, PO Box 13727, Savannah, GA 31416, Tel: 912 920-4575, Fax: 912 920-4576, Toll Free: 800 3573572, E-mail: info@nrsga.com, Web Site: www.nrsga.com.

NEW YORK AIR BRAKE CORP. - 748 Starbuck Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, Tel: 315 786-5200, Fax: 315 786-5676, E-mail: margaret.beck@nyab.com, Web Site: www.nyab.com.

NORFOLK SOUTHERN - 200 N Fourth Ave 3rd Fl GOB, Altoona, PA 16601-6702, Tel: 877 520-9699, Fax: 814 949-1406, Web Site: www.nstms.com, Shop(s) at Altoona, PA [L], Hollidaysburg, PA [C], Roanoke, VA [L].

NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - 100 Railroad Ave, PO Box 38, Fordville, ND 58231, Tel: 701 229-3330, Fax: 701 2293365, E-mail: info@nprail.com, Web Site: www.nprail.com, Shop(s) at Erskine, MN [C], Fordville, ND [C][L].

NORTHERN RAIL CAR CORP. - 5300 N 33rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Tel: 414 438-8999, Fax: 414 438-8839, Shop(s) at Milwaukee, WI [C][L].

ONTARIO NORTHLAND - 555 Oak St E, North Bay, ON P1B 8L3, Tel: 705 4724500, Fax: 705 476-9878, E-mail: info@ ontarionorthland.ca, Web Site: www. ontarionorthland.ca.

OPW FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 6900 Santa Fe Dr, Hodgkins, IL 60525, Tel: 708 485-4200, Fax: 708 485-7137, E-mail: info@opwfms.com, Web Site: www.petrovend.com.

ORX - One Park Ave, Tipton, PA 16684, Tel: 814 684-8484, Fax: 814 684-8400, E-mail: Glenn@orxrail.com, Web Site: www.orxrail.com, Shop(s) at Tipton, PA [C][L].

OSBORNE INDUSTRIES, INC. - 120 N Industrial Ave, PO Box 388, Osborne, KS 67473, Tel: 785 346-2192, Fax: 785 3462194, Toll Free: 800 255-0316, E-mail: info@osborneindustries.com, Web Site: www.osborneindustries.com.

OTTAWA RAILCAR SERVICES INC. - 1477 E Norris Dr, PO Box 486, Ottawa, IL 61350, Tel: 815 434-1779, Fax: 815 434-2578, E-mail: danalt@orsinc1.com, Shop(s) at Ottawa, IL [C].

OVERTON GEAR - 530 Westgate Dr, Addison, IL 60101, Tel: 630 543-9570, Fax: 630 543-7440, E-mail: sales@ overtongear.com, Web Site: www. overtongear.com.

PACKAGING RESEARCH & DESIGN CORP Madison, MS 39130, Fax: 601 853-1202, Toll Free: 800 833-9364.

PARAGON PRODUCTS, LLC - 4475 Golden Foothills Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, Tel: 916 941-9717, Fax: 916 9419727, Toll Free: 800 608-3647, E-mail: customerservice@paragonproducts.net, Web Site: www.paragonproducts.net.

PATTEN POWER SYSTEMS - 615 W Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126, Tel: 630 530-2200, Fax: 630 530-0998, Web Site: www. pattenpower.com, Caterpillar engines.

PEAKER SERVICES INC. - 8080 Kensington Ct, Brighton, MI 48116, Tel: 248 4374174, Fax: 248 437-8280, Toll Free: 800 622-4224, E-mail: kubick@peaker.com, Web Site: www.peaker.com, Shop(s) at Brighton, MI [L].

PENN MACHINE CO. - 310 Innovation Dr, Blairsville, PA 15717, Tel: 724 459-0302, Fax: 724 459-4869, E-mail: sales@pennlocomotivegear. com, Web Site: www. pennlocomotivegear.com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G31.

PENNSY CORP - 515 S Franklin St Ste 100, West Chester, PA 19382, Tel: 610 6928618, Fax: 610 692-6478, E-mail: info@ pennsy.com, Web Site: www.pennsy. com.

PHOENIX CONTACT - PO Box 4100, Harrisburg, PA 17111, Tel: 717 944-1300, Fax: 717 944-1625, Toll Free: 800 3223225, E-mail: info@phoenixcon.com, Web Site: www.phoenixcontact.com.

PHOENIX RAILWAY EQUIPMENT - 2023 Ridge Rd, 2 SE, Homewood, IL 604301749, Tel: 708 798-0090, Fax: 708 7980847, E-mail: phoenixrailway@sbcglobal. net, Web Site: www.runningboards.com.

POWER ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES - 1117 E Janis St, Carson, CA 90746-1306, Tel: 310 763-1524, Fax: 310 763-8954, E-mail: rnakauchi@pwreng.com, Web Site: www.pwreng.com.

POWER, FLUID & METALS, INC. - PO Box 2846, Redwood City, CA 94064, Tel: 650 364-9779, Fax: 650 364-9779, Shop(s) at Redwood City, CA [L].

PPG PROTECTIVE & MARINE COATINGS One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15272, Tel: 412 434-0941, E-mail: pmcmarketing@ ppg.com, Web Site: www.ppgpmc.com.

PROFESSIONAL LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - 2800 Bernice Rd Bldg 22, Lansing, IL 60438, Tel: 708 418-3185, Fax: 219 398-4727.

PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - 1600 Progress Dr, PO Box 1037, Albertville, AL 35950, Tel: 256 593-1260, Fax: 256 840-2651, Toll Free: 800 476-8769, E-mail: info@progressrail.com, Web Site: www.progressrail.com, Shop(s) at Mira Loma, CA [C], Rocklin, CA [L], San Diego, CA [C], Dunnellon, FL [C], East Patterson, GA [L], Charlestown, IN [C], East Chicago, IN [C][L], Muncie, IN [C], Corbin, KY [C], Covington, KY [C], Mayfield, KY [L], Raceland, KY [C], Palmer, MA [C], Alliance, NE [C], Bridgeport, NE [C], Gering, NE [L], Sidney, NE [C], Rochelle Park, NJ [C], Lachine, QC [C][L], Amarillo, TX [C], Austin, TX [C], St. Albanes, VT [C], Tacoma, WA [C], Tacoma, WA [L], Portage, WI [C], Douglas, WY [C], Rock Springs, WY [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

PSI BEARING - 2175 Union Pl, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Tel: 805 583-5514, Fax: 805 583-4284, E-mail: psirex2000@rexnord. com, Web Site: www.aero-rexnord.com.

QUALITY RAILWAY SERVICES & SUPPLY CO - 8509 W 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448, Tel: 815 469-9801, Fax: 815 469-5918, E-mail: quality@qrssco.com, Web Site: www.qrssco.com.

QUANTUM RAIL SERVICE INC - 7305 Old KingsRd, Jacksonville, FL 33219, Tel: 904 783-4382, Fax: 904 783-6843.

R & W MACHINE - 6551 W 74th St, PO Box 607, Bedford Park, IL 604990607, Tel: 708 458-4200, Fax: 708 458-3299, E-mail: rwmachine@aol. com, Web Site: www.rwmachine. com, Shop(s) at Bedford Park, IL [C] [L], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G13.

RAIL CAR NEBRASKA INC. - 4901 S 28 St, Omaha, NE 68107-2610, Tel: 402 731-5660, Fax: 402 731-0990, Toll Free: 800 541-8557, E-mail: mlurkins@aol. com, Web Site: www.railcaramerica.com, Shop(s) at Omaha, NE [C].

RAIL CAR WASHINGTON INC. - 139 Habein Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532, Tel: 360 7488583, Fax: 360 748-6976, Toll Free: 800 519-8565, E-mail: mlurkins@aol.com, Web Site: www.railcaramerica.com, Shop(s) at Chehalis, WA [C].

RAIL ENTERPRISES INC. - 100 W Orange Ave, PO Box 568508, Orlando, FL 328568508, Tel: 407 857-3645, Fax: 407 8573649, E-mail: dprail21@brevard.net, Other shops located in Wilmington, DE; Cocoa, FL; Kansas City, MO; Philadelphia, PA., Shop(s) at Orlando, FL [C][L].

RAIL PARTS DEPOT - 4350 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210, Tel: 503 972-5950, Fax: 503 226-3192.

RAILCAR MANAGEMENT INC (RMI) - 1819 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 303, Atlanta, GA 30309, Tel: 404 355-6734, Fax: 404 3528814, E-mail: sales@rmiondemand.com, Web Site: www.rmiondemand.com.

RAILQUIP, INC. - 3731 Northcrest Rd Ste 6, Atlanta, GA 30340, Tel: 770 458-4157, Fax: 770 458-5365, Toll Free: 800 325-0296, E-mail: sales@railquip.com, Web Site: www.railquip.com, Car movers; turntables; mobile self-propelled roof access platforms; mobile & stationary waste removal systems., SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G11.

RAILWAY & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC - 2201 N Center St, Crest Hill, IL 60403, Tel: 815 726-4224, Fax: 815 726-4265, E-mail: revjr@risxinc.com, Web Site: www.risxinc.com, Shop(s) at Crest Hill, IL [C].

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RAILWAY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES - 3310 Woodcrest Dr, Bettendorf, IA 527225378, Tel: 319 332-7959, Fax: 319 3328505, Toll Free: 800 852-5646, Shop(s) at Bettendorf, IA [L].

RELCO LOCOMOTIVES, INC. - 1001 Warrenville Rd Ste 201, Lisle, IL 60532, Tel: 630 968-0670, Fax: 630 968-0671, E-mail: sales@rlcx.com, Web Site: www. relcolocomotives.com, Shop(s) at Albia,

RESCAR COMPANIES - 1101 31st St Ste 250, Downers Grove, IL 60515, Tel: 630 963-1114, Fax: 630 963-6342, Toll Free: 800 737-2276, Shop(s) at Balzac, AB [C], Exshaw, AB [C], Decatur, AL [C], Boron, CA [C], LA/Lancaster, CA [C], Sacramento, CA [C], Tampa, FL [C], White Springs, FL [C], Augusta, GA [C], Gordon, GA [C], Cedar Rapids, IA [C], Lakota, IA [C], Pocatello, ID [C], Chicago, IL [C], Joliet, IL [C], Robinson, IL [C], Sauget, IL [C], Savanna, IL [C], Wichita, KS [C], Catlettsburg, KY [C], Baton Rouge, LA [C], Gramercy, LA [C], Springfield, MA [C], Elk Mills, 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], Canton, OH [C], Lima, OH [C], Toledo, OH [C], DuBois, PA [C], Charleston, SC [C], Columbia, SC [C], Mt. Pleasant, SC [C], N Charleston, SC [C], Belle Plains, SK [C], Saskatoon, 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], Fort Worth, TX [C], Gregory, TX [C], Houston,

IA [C], Albia, IA [L].

TX [C], Longview, TX [C], Mt. Belvieu,

RAILWAY PROGRAM SERVICES INC. - 6900 S Central Ave, Bldg #392, Bedford Park, IL 60638, Tel: 708 594-2179, Fax: 708 594-0396, E-mail: gwinsor@rpsinc.com, Shop(s) at Bedford Park, IL [L].

RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD - 501 Minnesota Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520, Tel: 218 643-8525, Fax: 218 6432423, Web Site: www.rrvw.net, Shop(s) at Breckenridge, MN [C].

REELCRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC. - 2842 E Business 30, Columbia City, IN 46725, Tel: 260 248-8188, Fax: 800 444-4587, Toll Free: 800 444-3134, E-mail: reelcraft@reelcraft.com, Web Site: www. reelcraft.com.

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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].

SAN LUIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CO. - PO Box 108, Monte Vista, CO 81144, Tel: 719 852-2681, Fax: 719 852-5198, E-mail: train@amigo.net, Shop(s) at Monte Vista, CO [C].

RETLIF TESTING LABORATORIES - 795 Marconi Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, Tel: 631 737-1500, Fax: 631 737-6496, E-mail: sales@retlif.com, Web Site: www. retlif.com, Other facilities at Goffstown, NH, 101 New Boston Rd 03045; Tel: 603 497-4600; Fax: 603 497-5281 & 3131 Detwiler Rd. Harleysville, PA 19438, Tel: 215 256-4133 Fax: 215 256-0775.

SECURITY LOCKNUT INC - 407 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060, Tel: 847 9704050, 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.

RUSTOLEUM CORP. - 11 Hawthorne Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Tel: 847 3677700, Fax: 847 816-2330, Toll Free: 800 553-8444, Web Site: www.rustoleum. com.

SHAMROCK ASSOCIATES LTD. - 9557 N Drake Ave, Evanston, IL 60203-1107, Tel: 847 475-2654, Fax: 847 475-2195, E-mail: smurphy659@aol.com, Shop(s) at Evanston, IL [C].

SAFT AMERICA INC. - 107 Beaver Court, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Tel: 410 7713200, Fax: 410 771-1144, E-mail: carl. wikse@saftbatteries.com, Web Site: www.saftbatteries.com, Batteries and battery systems, including battery boxes for onboard applications.

SHUTTLEWAGON, INC. - 4116 Doctor Greaves Rd, Grandview, MO 64030, Tel: 816 767-0300, Fax: 816 763-0705, E-mail: info@shuttlewagon.net, Web Site: www.shuttlewagon.com, Mobile railcar movers., Shop(s) at Grandview, MO [C].

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SIERRACIN CORP - 12780 San Fernando

STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS - 4318

Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342, Tel: 818 362-6711,

Redwood Hwy, Ste 200, San Rafael, CA

Fax: 818 367-6192, E-mail: rfalcon@

94903, Tel: 415 485-5340, Fax: 415 485-

sierracin.com, Web Site: www.sierracin.

0552, Toll Free: 800 843-7836, E-mail:

com.

info@stage8.com, Web Site: www.

SIMMONS MACHINE TOOL CORP. - 1700 N Broadway, Albany, NY 12204-2793, Tel: 518 462-5431, Fax: 518 462-0371.

stage8.com, Locking fasteners for critical applications.

STANDARD CAR TRUCK CO. - 865 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Tel: 847 692-

SKF - 900 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123, Tel:

6050, Fax: 847 692-6299, Toll Free: 800

847 742-7840, Fax: 847 742-7845, Fluid

292-6050, E-mail: info@sctco.com, Web

sealing devices.

Site: www.sctco.com.

SMITH SYSTEMS INC. - 6 Mill Creek Ctr,

STANRAIL A DIVISION OF ROLL FORM

PO Box 667, Brevard, NC 28712, Tel: 828

GROUP - 1225 Martin Luther King Dr,

884-3490, Fax: 828 877-3100, E-mail:

Gary, IN 46402-3013, Tel: 219 932-5200,

ssystems@citcom.net, Web Site: www.

Fax: 219 844-8512, E-mail: pkvehl@

smith-systems-inc.com.

stanrail.com, Manufacturer of all new

SNYDER EQUIPMENT CO. - 1375 W Snyder

components.

Blvd, Nixa, MO 65714-8287, Tel: 417

STAR HEADLIGHT & LANTERN - 455

725-4067, Fax: 417 725-4846, Web Site:

Rochester St, Avon, NY 14414, Tel:

www.snyderequip.com.

585 226-9500, Fax: 585 226-2029,

SONICOR INC - 82 Otis St, W Babylon, NY 11704, Tel: 631 920-6555, Fax: 516 8423389, Toll Free: 800 864-5022, E-mail:

E-mail: chrisjacobs@star1889.com, Web Site: www.starheadlight.com, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G12.

sonicor@sonicor.com, Web Site: www.

STERLING AUCTION SERVICES, LLC -

sonicor.com.

23823 Hot Springs, San Antonio, TX

SOUTH BUFFALO RAILWAY CO. - Buffalo, NY 14219-0425, Tel: 716 827-2704, Fax:

78258, Tel: 210 545-3600, Fax: 210 5453610, E-mail: rwmertz@sbcglobal.net, Web Site: www.sterlingrailroadauctions.

716 827-2700, E-mail: jnelson@gwrr.

com, Locomotive & Railcar Auctions and

com, Shop(s) at Lackawanna, NY [C][L].

Brokers; Auction Services.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY SERVICES,

STEWART & STEVENSON LLC - 8787 E

INC. - 300 E RailRd Ave South, PO Box 72,

Freeway, Houston, TX 77029, Tel: 713

Magnolia, MS 39652-0072, Tel: 601 783-

679-6525, Fax: 713 671-6386, E-mail:

2006, Fax: 601 783-6855, E-mail: alvin@

railking@ssss.com, Web Site: www.

srsx.com, Web Site: www.srsx.com,

stewartandstevenson.com, Shop(s) at

Shop(s) at Hybart, AL [C], Iroquois, IL [C],

Houston, TX [L].

Magnolia, MS [C].

STOCKTON RAILCAR REPAIR INC - 1111

SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - 46 Shelter Rock

N Filbert, Stockton, CA 95205, Tel: 209

Rd, Danbury, CT 06810, Tel: 203 791-

465-6300, Fax: 209 465-6335, E-mail:

4500, Fax: 203 797-8417, Shop(s) at

stknrailcar@sbcglobal.net, Box car

Danbury, CT [C], St. Louis, MO [C].

repairs.

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STRATO, INC. - 100 New England Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Tel: 732 9811515, Fax: 732 981-1222, Toll Free: 800 792-0500, E-mail: customerservice@ stratoinc.com, Web Site: www.stratoinc. com, Engineer Services and Products for Freight and Transit Industry. Widest range of air/pneumatic hose and fittings.

End of Car Products - Coupler Mounted Brackets, Trolley, E/F Bracket. Car Builder components - branch pipe tees, pipe anchors, weld fitting and various flanges.

Truck castings - journal bearing housing, support arms, side bearings, etc. Draft Gear components - yokes, sills, knuckles.

Specialty Castings - Tank, Transit Cars, Coal and Intermodal. Engineered Solutions for car delays, hose uncoupling, drooping couplers, low porosity castings...

STRONG HOLD PRODUCTS - 6333 Strawberry Ln, PO Box 9043, Louisville, KY 40209-0043, Tel: 502 363-4175, Fax: 502 363-3827, Toll Free: 800 880-2625, E-mail: info@strong-hold.com, Web Site: www.strong-hold.com, Storage products for repair shops.

SUPERIOR GRAPHITE CO - 10 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel: 312 5592999, Fax: 312 559-9064, Toll Free: 800 325-0337, E-mail: customerservice@ superiorgraphite.com, Web Site: www. superiorgraphite.com.

SURE SEAL INC - Rte 2, Box 2242, Mineral Pt, MO 63660, Fax: 573 438-4853, Toll Free: 800 382-1604, E-mail: ssi@ suresealinc.com, Web Site: opwftg.com.

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: www. 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.

TECHNICAL METAL SPECIALTIES - 2753 S 31st St, Milwaukee, WI 53215, Tel: 414 645-5540, Fax: 414 645-9779, E-mail: tmichel@tmsinc.net, Web Site: www. tmsinc.net.

TELEFLEX ECOTRANS - 100 Hollinger Crescent, Kitchener, ON N2K 2Z3, Tel: 519 749-5655, Fax: 519 749-8236, Web Site: www.teleflexpower.com, www. ecotranstechnologies.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.

TESTING MACHINES INC. - 40 McCullough Dr, New Castle, DE 19720, Tel: 302 613-5600, Fax: 302 613-5619, E-mail: info@testingmachines.com, Web Site: www.testingmachines.com, Testing instruments.

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].

TEXAS TANK CAR WORKS OF LA GRANGE, INC. - 4101 Old Plum Hwy, PO Box 67 (Plum, TX 78952-0067), West Point, TX 78963-5054, Tel: 979 242-5671, Fax: 979 242-5672, E-mail: chelsea@ttcwlg.com, Web Site: www.ttcwlg.com, Shop(s) at Plum, TX [C].

TEXTRON FASTENING SYSTEMS - 516 18th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104, Fax: 815 9615345, Toll Free: 800 544-6117, Fastening and assembly products.

THERMEX ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC 101-2469 Pauline St, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S1, Tel: 800 865-1532, Fax: 604 8598425, E-mail: info@thermex-systems. com, Web Site: www.thermex-systems. com, Thermex manufactures and supplies Fluid/Air Coolers for Power conditioning Equipment and Engine Heating and Fuel Management Systems to Locomotive OEM’s and Class 1 Railways.

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

TITAN RAIL, INC. - One E Merchants Dr, Ste 304, Oswego, IL 60543-9453, Tel: 630-892-9020, Fax: 630-892-9090, E-mail: sales@titanrail.com, Web Site: www.titanrail.com, Locomotive sales, leasing and sale leasebacks; rebuilding and modernization programs; onsite maitenance programs; surplus equipment acquisitions.

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC - 55500 DOT Rd, PO Box 11130, Pueblo, CO 81001, Tel: 719 584-0750, Fax: 719 584-0711, E-mail: marketing@ ttci.aar.com, Web Site: www.ttci.aar.com.

TRACKMOBILE INC. - 1602 Executive Dr, LaGrange, GA 30240, Tel: 706 884-6651, Fax: 706 884-0390, E-mail: trackmobile@ trackmobile.com, Web Site: www. trackmobile.com, Suppliers of mobile railcar movers.

TTX - 101 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606-1718, Tel: 312 853-3223, Fax: 312 456-6232, E-mail: marketing@ ttx.com, Web Site: www.ttx.com, Shop(s) at Jacksonville, FL [C], Waterford, MI [C], North Augusta, SC [C], SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G30.

TRACTION MOTOR SERVICE, INC. - 9933 Broadway Ave, PO Box 485, North Huntingdon, PA 15642-0485, Tel: 724 864-5170, Fax: 724 864-5079, Toll Free: 877 864-5170, E-mail: tking@ tractionmotorservice.com, Web Site: www.tractionmotorservice.com, Shop(s) at North Huntingdon, PA [L].

TRAINTRONIX INC. - 711 S Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, Tel: 708 386-5070, Fax: 708 386-5070, Shop(s) at Oak Park, IL [C][L].

TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - 55 E Jackson Blvd, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60604-4166, Tel: 312 427-2818, Fax: 312 427-4975, E-mail: sales@transcorailway. com, Web Site: www.transcorailway.com, Shop(s) at Waycross, GA [C], Oelwein, IA [C], Sioux City, IA [C], Logansport, IN [C], Miles City, MT [C], Blasdell, NY [C], Bucyrus, OH [C], Toledo, OH [C], Williamsport, PA [C].

TRIANGLE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS CO. 701 Maple Ln, Bensenville, IL 60106, Tel: 630 860-5511, Fax: 630 860-5607.

TWINCO MFG. CO. INC. - 30 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788, Tel: 631 2310022, Fax: 631 231-0314, Toll Free: 800 854-2338, E-mail: jschatz@twincomfg. com, Web Site: www.twincomfg.com.

ULTRA-TECH ENTERPRISES INC - 4701 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Fax: 941 575-2020, Toll Free: 800 293-2001, E-mail: pbenton@ute-inc.com, Web Site: www.ute-inc.com.

TRANSIT CONTROL SYSTEMS - 111 E Garry Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, Tel: 714 546-0561, Fax: 714 546-0563, E-mail: anellocorp@sbcglobal.net, Suppliers of communication equipment.

UNION TANK CAR CO. - 175 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604, Tel: 312 431-3111, Fax: 312 347-5707, E-mail: winslow@utlx.com, Web Site: www. utlx.com, Shop(s) at El Segundo, CA [C], Richmond, CA [C], Mulberry, FL [C], Valdosta, GA [C], Muscatine, 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], Bayway (Linden), NJ [C], Marion, OH [C], Altoona, PA [C], Marcus Hook, PA [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].

TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION SPECIALISTS - 221 14th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, Tel: 612 801-8946, Fax: 651 636-6742, Provides on-site work. Steam repair/rebuild. Engineering services, inspections and training.

UNIT FORGINGS RAILWAY PRODUCTS GROUP - 1903 S 62 St, PO Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53234, Tel: 414 545-3000 x219, Fax: 414 545-6318, E-mail: info@ unitforgings.com, Web Site: www. unitforgings.com.

TRANSDYNE, INC. - 8 S Michigan Ave Ste 802, Chicago, IL 60603, Tel: 312 782-6880, Fax: 312 782-6899, E-mail: transdyne@aol.com.

UNITED TRANSPORTATION GROUP - 1150 E 145th St, PO Box 453, East Chicago, IN 46312, Tel: 219 398-7777, Fax: 219 3928110, E-mail: sales@tankercleaning.com, Web Site: www.tankercleaning.com, Shop(s) at East Chicago, IN [C].

WARREN RAILCAR SERVICE INC. - 51 Railcar Rd, Warren, PA 16365, Tel: 814 723-2500, Fax: 814 723-4070, E-mail: wrsx@westpa.net, Shop(s) at Warren, PA [C].

UNIVERSAL LUBRICANTS, INC. - PO Box 2920, Wichita, KS 67201-2920, Tel: 316 832-0151, Fax: 316 832-0301, Toll Free: 800 444-OILS, Web Site: www. universallubes.com.

WATCO INC. - 315 W 3rd St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Tel: 620 231-2230, Fax: 620 2310812, E-mail: tvan@watcocompanies. com, Web Site: www.watcocompanies. com, Mobile repair services in 48 states., Shop(s) at Prattville, AL [L], Tuscaloosa, AL [L], Jacksonville, FL [C], Fitzgerald, GA [C], Council Bluffs, IA [C], Lewiston, ID [L], Wood River, IL [C], Coffeyville, KS [C], Junction City, KS [C], Neodesha, KS [C], Pittsburg, KS [C], Wichita, KS [L], De Ridder, LA [L], Minden, LA [L], Zwolle, LA [C], Vicksburg, MS [L], Omaha, NE [C], Hollidaysburg, PA [C], Austin, TX [C] [L], Hockley, TX [C], Houston, TX [C][L], Scottsville, TX [C], Silsbee, TX [L].

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.

WESTERN-CULLEN-HAYES, INC. - 2700 W 36th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632, Tel: 773 2549600, Fax: 773 254-1110, E-mail: cp@ wch.com, Web Site: www.wch.com.

VELOCITI - 120 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105, Tel: 913 233-7200, Fax: 913 342-4849, E-mail: maye@velociti.us, Web Site: www.velociti.us.

WHEEL TRUING BRAKE SHOE CO - 305 S St, Rochester, MI 48307, Tel: 248 651-9010, Fax: 248 651-9032, E-mail: mgorang@tir.com, Web Site: www. wheeltruing.com.

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

UNITY RAILWAY SUPPLY CO., INC. - 805 Golf Ln, Bensenville, IL 60106, Tel: 630 595-4560, Fax: 630 595-0646, E-mail: info@railwaysupplygroup.com, Web Site: www.unityrailway.com.

VOLATILE FREE, INC. (VFI) - 19500 Janacek Ct, PO Box 344, Brookfield, WI 53008, Tel: 262 787-0400, Fax: 262 7870500, Toll Free: 800 307-9218, E-mail: info@volatilefree.com, Web Site: www. volatilefree.com.

W.E. LOTT CO - 1432 Isaac Beal Rd, PO Box 628, Bucyrus, OH 44820, Tel: 419 563-9400, Fax: 419 562-9411, Web Site: www.welott.com.

WABTEC CORPORATION FOR WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES - 1001 Air Brake Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148, Tel: 412 8251000, E-mail: wgsinfo@wabtec.com, Web Site: www.wabtecglobalservices. com, Shop(s) at Willits, CA, Warren, OH, Wilmerding, PA. WAGO CORP. - N120 W19129 Freistadt Rd, Germantown, WI 53022, Tel: 262 2556222, Fax: 262 255-3232, Toll Free: 800 346-7245, E-mail: info.us@wago.com, Web Site: www.wago.com.

WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD 5300 N 33rd St, PO Box 9229, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Tel: 414 438-8820, Fax: 414 438-8826, E-mail: jsmet@wsorrailroad. com, Web Site: www.wsorrailroad.com, Shop(s) at Horicon, WI [C][L], Janesville, WI [C], Madison, WI [C].

YASKAWA ELECTRIC AMERICA - 2121 Norman Dr S, Waukegan, IL 60085-6751, Tel: 847 887-7000, Fax: 847 887-7310, Toll Free: 800 927-5292, Web Site: www. yaskawa.com, High reliability controls for transit and rail applications.

ZEFTEK, INC. - 2175 Aucutt Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538, Tel: 630 801-1616, Fax: 630 801-0013, E-mail: m.tonn@zeftek.com, Web Site: www. zeftek.com.!PAR!ZTR CONTROL SYSTEMS - 8050 County Rd 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379, Tel: 952 233-4340, Fax: 952 233-4375, E-mail: railinfo@ztr.com, Web Site: www.ztr.com, Manufacturers of locomotive control systems..!PAR! July 2013

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SECTION 2 CAR SHOP LISTINGS

Key to car shop services A All normal freight car repair

H AAR-certified tank car facilities J Cleaning

B Rebuilding

K Mobile Repairs

C Wreck repairs

L New-car assembly

D Rapid transit cars

M Painting

E Coating applications

N Wheel Shop

F FRA inspections

O Car storage facilities

G Passenger cars

P Other

ALABAMA Decatur GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - GULF SOUTH TRANSPORTATION, INC. - (CSXT), E, J, K, P RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Huntsville GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - GULF SOUTH TRANSPORTATION, INC. - (N&S), E, J, K, P Hybart SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY SERVICES (CSXT), J, K, P - Tel: 601 783-2006, Fax: 601 783-6855 Mobile FRASCATI SHOPS, INC. - (TASD), A, B, C, E, F, K, J - Tel: 251 432-0289, Fax: 251 433-3205 FSI RAILCAR SERVICE CENTER - (TASD), A, B, C, E, F, K, M - Tel: 251 432-0289, Fax: 251 433-3205

ARIZONA Tucson ARIZONA FREIGHT CAR REPAIR INC. - (UP), A, K, C, F, J, M, P - Tel: 520 624-1213, Fax: 520 623-1776 ARIZONA RAIL CAR INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, G, K, P - Tel: 520 748-1786, Fax: 520 747-0378

ARKANSAS Camden GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - GULF SOUTH TRANSPORTATION, INC. - (UP), E, J, K, P

Texarkana GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (UP), A, F, H, K - Tel: 870 773-5641, Fax: 870 773-5645

CALIFORNIA Boron RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K Tel: 800 737-2276 Chico JAMES RAILCAR SERVICE - (UP, BNSF, NS, UP), A, C, E, J, M, O, B - Tel: 530 895-1348, Fax: 530 895-1302 El Segundo UNION TANK CAR CO. - (ATSF, UP), A, F, H, K - Tel: 310 333-1702, Fax: 310 615-5492 LA/Lancaster RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Mira Loma PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. HOME OFFICE, CAR REPAIR, PARTS & WHEEL DIV. - A, B, C, H, K, N, M - Tel: 951 360-5967, Fax: 951 361-5967, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Richmond UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 510 2353001, Fax: 510 235-4227 Sacramento RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 San Diego PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. HOME OFFICE, CAR REPAIR, PARTS & WHEEL DIV. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 619 232-2450, Fax: 619 232-7141, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Stockton CENTRAL CALIFORNIA RAILCAR REPAIR - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, F, K - Tel: 209 4652236, Fax: 209 465-4830

Orlando RAIL ENTERPRISES INC. - (CSX), A, B, D, E, G, K, L, M, O, P - Tel: 407 857-4645, Fax: 321 449-1779

COLORADO

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

Denver CRMS - - Tel: 773 244-8340 Monte Vista SAN LUIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CO. - (SLC), A, B, C, M, O - Tel: 719 852-5758, Fax: 719 852-5198

CONNECTICUT Danbury SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - (Metro North), B, C, M - Tel: 203 791-4500, Fax: 203 797-8417

DELAWARE

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

GEORGIA Augusta RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Fitzgerald WATCO INC. - (CSXT), A, B, C, F, H, K, M, N, O - Tel: 229 423-5651, Fax: 229 423-3938 Gordon RESCAR COMPANIES - (NS), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 478 628-3709, Fax: 478 828-3851

Wilmington DELAWARE CAR CO. - B, C, D, G, L, F - Tel: 302 655-6665, Fax: 302 655-7126

Tennille AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - (NS), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, M - Tel: 478 552-0370, Fax: 478 553-1122

FLORIDA

Valdosta UNION TANK CAR CO. - (NS, CSX), A, B, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 912 244-4125, Fax: 912 244-6036

Dunnellon PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 352 522-8113, Fax: 352 522-8114, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Jacksonville JEA - ST. JOHNS RIVER POWER PARK - - Tel: 904 714-2264 TTX COMPANY - SRD - JACKSONVILLE - (CSX, FEC, SOU, NS, KCS, CP, CN, PAN AM, Ferromex, BNSF), A, C, F, P, J, K, M - Tel: 904 354-2530, Fax: 904 3586401, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G30.

WATCO INC. - (NS), A, B, C, K, M, F, N, O Tel: 904 786-1700, Fax: 904 783-6843 Mulberry MULBERRY RAILCAR REPAIR CO. - (CSX), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, N, O, P - Tel: 863 4254986, Fax: 863 425-1604 UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 863 5343432, Fax: 863 534-3451

Waycross TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (CSX), A, C, K - Tel: 912 283-3679, Fax: 912 285-4789

IDAHO Pocatello RESCAR COMPANIES - A, K - Tel: 800 7372276

ILLINOIS Bedford Park R & W MACHINE - DIV. OF WARNER INDUSTRIES INC - - Tel: 708 458-4200, Fax: 708 458-3299, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G13.

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Key to car shop services A All normal freight car repair

H AAR-certified tank car facilities J Cleaning

B Rebuilding

K Mobile Repairs

C Wreck repairs

L New-car assembly

D Rapid transit cars

M Painting

E Coating applications

N Wheel Shop

F FRA inspections

O Car storage facilities

G Passenger cars

P Other

Chicago RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K Tel: 778 521-7033, Fax: 778 521-2718 Chicago Heights MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. - K Crest Hill RAILWAY & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC (CN), A, B, C, M - Tel: 815 726-4224, Fax: 815 726-4265 Danville FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - (CSX, NS, IC, UP), B, C, F, L, M, A, K, O - Tel: 217 4434106, Fax: 217 443-0750

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: 800 737-2276

Evanston SHAMROCK ASSOCIATES LTD. - A, C, H, J, K, L, M - Tel: 847 475-2654, Fax: 847 475-2195

Silvis NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. (BNSF, II, SOO), A - Tel: 309 755-6800, Fax: 309 755-0278

Iroquois SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY SERVICES (KBSR), A, J, K, P - Tel: 815 429-4014, Fax: 815 429-5690

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

Joliet RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 815 4671561, Fax: 815 467-1562 Kenney EXCEL RAILCAR SERVICES - (CN, IC), A, C, E, J, K, O, M, P, B Mt. Vernon NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. - (CSX, NS, UP), A - Tel: 618 242-6590, Fax: 618 242-8519 Oak Park TRAINTRONIX INC. - D, G - Tel: 708 3865070 G18

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UNITED TRANSPORTATION GROUP - (IHB), J - Tel: 219 398-7777, Fax: 219 392-8110 Evansville MID-AMERICA LOCOMOTIVE & CAR REPAIR INC. - (CSX), A, K, O, P - Tel: 812 421-1760, Fax: 812 421-1770 Indianapolis INDY RAILWAY SERVICE CORP. - (INDIANA SOU), A, B, C, E, F, K, M, J - Tel: 317 8563708, Fax: 317 856-3775 MILE RAIL, LLC - A, F, J, K - Tel: 866 6148671, Fax: 866 562-1217 Jeffersonville MILE RAIL, LLC - K - Tel: 866 614-8671, Fax: 866 562-1217 Logansport TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (NS, Winamac Southern), A, B, C, E, M, K - Tel: 574 753-6226, Fax: 574 753-6228 Muncie PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - - Tel: 765 281-2685, Fax: 765 741-5034, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Shelburn APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC - (CSX), A, B, C, J, K, M, O - Tel: 812 3971250, Fax: 812 397-5985

IOWA Albia RELCO LOCOMOTIVES, INC. - (APNC, BN), B, C, M - Tel: 641 932-3030, Fax: 641 932-3375

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

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

INDIANA

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

Charlestown PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, C, K, B, H, N, M - Tel: 812 256-2978, Fax: 812 256-9050, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

East Chicago PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. HOME OFFICE, CAR REPAIR, PARTS & WHEEL DIV. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 219 397-5326, Fax: 219 392-8624, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Lakota RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Muscatine UNION TANK CAR CO. - (SOO), A, B, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 319 264-0100, Fax: 319 264-3424

Oelwein TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (CN, UP), A, B, C, E, F, K, M, O - Tel: 319 2835291, Fax: 319 283-2141 Sioux City TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. (BNSF), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, H - Tel: 712 233-2696, Fax: 712 252-1781 Waterloo GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (CN), A, B, C, J, K - Tel: 319 234-9023, Fax: 319 234-2215

KANSAS Coffeyville WATCO INC. - (UP, SKOL, BNSF, KCS), A, C, F, K, N, M, O - Tel: 620 251-2350, Fax: 620 251-6440 Junction City WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, L, M, N, O - Tel: 785 462-4330, Fax: 785 762-2109 Kansas City KANSAS CITY RAILCAR SERVICE - (KCS, UP, NS, BNSF, CSX), A, B, C, J, M - Tel: 913 6210326, Fax: 913 621-0518 Neodesha WATCO INC. - (UP, SKOL, BNSF, KCS), A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M, N - Tel: 620 235-3001, Fax: 620 235-3786 Pittsburg WATCO INC. - (UP, SKOL, BNSF, KCS), A, C, K, N, O - Tel: 620 231-6427, Fax: 620 231-1548 Wichita RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K Tel: 800 737-2276

KENTUCKY Catlettsburg RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Corbin PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 606 523-0120, Fax: 606 523-1652, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Covington PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, K, M, N, H - Tel: 859 291-5564, Fax: 859 291-5479, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Paducah NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. (BNSF, CN), A - Tel: 270 444-4555, Fax: 270 444-4550 Raceland PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

LOUISIANA Baton Rouge RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 225 2919222, Fax: 225 293-6303 Gonzales AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - FIELD SERVICES - K - Tel: 281 471-1930 Gramercy RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Plaquermine UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 225 3536290, Fax: 225 353-1534 Taft/Cypress UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 985 7835502, Fax: 985 783-3546 Ville Platte UNION TANK CAR CO. - (AKDN), A, B, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 318 363-5507, Fax: 318 363-0717 Zwolle WATCO INC. - (KCS), A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M, N, O - Tel: 318 645-6181, Fax: 318 645-4112

MARYLAND Elk Mills RESCAR COMPANIES - (CSX), A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 410 392-3733, Fax: 410 392-3222

MASSACHUSETTS Palmer PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, M, N, K, K - Tel: 802 527-3447, Fax: 802 527-3448, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

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

MICHIGAN Midland UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 979 6385241, Fax: 989 638-5240 Waterford TTX COMPANY - DRACO FABRICATION - (UP, CSX, NS, KCS, CP, CN, PAN AM, Ferromex, BNSF), A, C, F, J, K, M, P, J Tel: 248 674-4626, Fax: 248 674-3660, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G30.

Wells ESCANABA & LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD - A, B, C, E, F, G, J, M, O, D, K, L - Tel: 906 786-9399, Fax: 906 786-0865

MINNESOTA Breckenridge RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD - A, C, F, K - Tel: 218 643-8525, Fax: 218 643-2423 Erskine NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - - Tel: 218 687-3799, Fax: 218 687-3498 Kimball KIMBALL RAILCAR SERVICES - (CP, RS), A, B, C, E, J, K, M, F, P - Tel: 320 398-6080, Fax: 320 398-6262 Rosemount RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Worthington DRUMM INC - (UP), J - Tel: 507 372-2212, Fax: 507 372-2215

MISSISSIPPI Bude AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - A, B, C, E, F, H, J, M - Tel: 601 384-5841, Fax: 601 384-5146 Magnolia SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY SERVICES (INSR), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, P - Tel: 601 783-2006, Fax: 601 783-6855

MISSOURI Grandview NORDCO - HOME OF THE SHUTTLEWAGON - B, C, K, P - Tel: 816 569-4643, Fax: 816 763-0705 Kansas City MID-AMERICA CAR INC. - LOCOMOTIVE - (KCS, CP, ICE), A, B, C, O, E, F, G, K, M, P Tel: 816 483-5303, Fax: 816 483-3360 MIDWEST LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE - (KCS, UP), A, B, C, F, G, J, K, M, O - Tel: 816 9231777, Fax: 816 923-1777 MILE RAIL, LLC - (UP, BNSF, KCS, NS), A, F, K, H, J - Tel: 866 614-8671, Fax: 866 562-1217 North Kansas City AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - (BNSF), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, M - Tel: 816 471-2469, Fax: 816 221-4504 St. Joseph HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES - (BNSF), A, B, C, J - Tel: 816 901-4959, Fax: 816 233-4471, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G21.

St. Louis SPERRY RAIL SERVICE - (TRRA), B, C, M Tel: 203 791-4500

Falls City HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, E, J, M - Tel: 402 2453663, Fax: 402 245-6026, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G21.

Hastings MILE RAIL, LLC - K - Tel: 866 614-8671, Fax: 866 562-1217 Norfolk HOLLAND CO. - - Tel: 281 341-0232, Fax: 308 352-4265 Omaha GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (BNSF), A, F, H, J, K - Tel: 402 346-6382, Fax: 402 346-6393 RAIL CAR NEBRASKA INC. - (BNSF, BRAN, UP), A, B, C, E, G, K, M, O, P - Tel: 402 7315660, Fax: 402 731-0990 WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, M, N, O Tel: 402 894-1008, Fax: 402 891-1366 Sidney PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 308 254-4938, Fax: 308 254-2999, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

NEVADA MONTANA Laurel UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 406 6286217, Fax: 406 628-8466 Miles City TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. (BNSF), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, M, O, K - Tel: 406 232-1527, Fax: 406 232-7686

NEBRASKA Alliance AEP - (BNSF), A, B, C, F, O - Tel: 308 7626476, Fax: 308 762-2601 PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, K, H, K, M, N - Tel: 308 762-1393, Fax: 308 762-4753, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Bridgeport PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 308 262-1727, Fax: 308 262-1608, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Osino GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - GULF SOUTH TRANSPORTATION, INC. - (UP), E, J, K, P

NEW JERSEY Bayway (Linden) UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 908 5235605, Fax: 908 523-5874 Rochelle Park PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 201 843-7200, Fax: 201 843-7220, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

NEW YORK Auburn BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - B, D, G, L - Tel: 315 255-7800, Fax: 315 253-9175

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Key to car shop services A All normal freight car repair

H AAR-certified tank car facilities J Cleaning

Marion UNION TANK CAR CO. - (NS), A, B, C, F, H, M, P - Tel: 740 382-8797, Fax: 740 382-5012 Toledo RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

B Rebuilding

K Mobile Repairs

C Wreck repairs

L New-car assembly

D Rapid transit cars

M Painting

E Coating applications

N Wheel Shop

F FRA inspections

O Car storage facilities

PENNSYLVANIA

G Passenger cars

P Other

Altoona ALTOONA RAILCAR REPAIR - (NS), A, B, C, P - Tel: 814 944-1631, Fax: 814 944-1635

TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (CN), A, B, C, K, M - Tel: 419 726-3383, Fax: 419 726-3562

Blasdell TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (BP), A, F, K - Tel: 716 824-1219, Fax: 716 8251108

Terrell APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), F, K, P - Tel: 828 478-2637, Fax: 828 478-9367

Elmira MOBILE OPERATIONS - - Tel: 607 207-7552

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

Avoca MARSHALL AIR BRAKE CO. - P - Tel: 570 343-1117, Fax: 570 343-5721

NORTH DAKOTA

DuBois RESCAR COMPANIES - (BP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 814 375-9050, Fax: 814 375-9167

Hornell ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - (NS), B, D, G, L, M - Tel: 607 324-4595, Fax: 607 324-7090 Lackawanna SOUTH BUFFALO RAILWAY CO. - (SB, CSX, BP, NS), A, C, F, J, K, N, O - Tel: 716 8212704, Fax: 716 827-2700 Niagara Falls RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276

Fordville NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - (CP, BNSF), A, B, C, J, K, M, O - Tel: 701 229330, Fax: 701 229-3365

OHIO

Plattsburgh BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - B, D, G, L - Tel: 518 566-0150, Fax: 518 566-0151

Bucyrus TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (NS), A, B, C, M, K - Tel: 419 562-1031, Fax: 419 562-1652

NORTH CAROLINA

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

Aurora RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F - Tel: 800 7372276 Reigelwood RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Roxboro RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F - Tel: 800 7372276 State Port RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 G20

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Cincinnati DRUMM INC - (CSXT), J, K, E - Tel: 513 6414141, Fax: 513 641-4362 Lima RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Lorain INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SWITCHING & SERVICES, INC. - A - Tel: 440 277-5151, Fax: 440 277-5166 Marietta MOLE-MASTER SERVICES INC. - J - Tel: 740 374-6726, Fax: 740 374-5908

UNION TANK CAR CO. - (NS), A, B, C, E, F, H, M, P - Tel: 814 944-4523, Fax: 814 944-0737

Hollidaysburg NORFOLK SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED MECHANICAL SERVICES - (NS), A, B, C, F, L, M, N, O, P - Tel: 814 696-2477, Fax: 814 696-2473 WATCO INC. - (NS), A, B, C, F, H, J, M, N, O Tel: 814 695-5691, Fax: 814 695-5801 Irwin IRWIN CAR AND EQUIPMENT - B, L, N, P Tel: 724 864-8900, Fax: 724 864-8909 Landisville AMHERST INDUSTRIES OF PA, INC. - (NS, LNUT), O, P - Tel: 717 898-2271, Fax: 717 898-0246 Lansdale DIMEC - STUCKI / DIVERSIFIED MECHANICAL SERVICES - (EPRY), A, C, K, O - Tel: 215 368-3084, Fax: 215 368-1689 Marcus Hook UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 610 4973327, Fax: 610 497-9592 Murrysville SALES & MKTG - - Tel: 724 325-7109

New Castle KASGRO RAIL CORP. - (CSX, NS, NS), A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, L, M, N, O - Tel: 724 658-9061, Fax: 724 562-0919 Sayre GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (NS), B, A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 570 888-9623, Fax: 570 888-6588 Tipton ORX - (NS), N - Tel: 814 684-8484, Fax: 814 684-8400 Warren WARREN RAILCAR SERVICE INC. - (B&P), A, B, D, K, P - Tel: 814 723-2500, Fax: 814 723-4070 Williamsport TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC. - (NS), A, B, C, K - Tel: 570 322-3411, Fax: 570 322-0809 Youngwood BUNCHER RAIL CAR SERVICE - MULTISERVICE SUPPLY DIV. - (NS, CSX, SWP), A, K - Tel: 724 925-3919, Fax: 724 925-2670

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Columbia RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Mt. Pleasant RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 N Charleston RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 North Augusta TTX COMPANY - SRD - NORTH AUGUSTA - (UP), A, B, C, B, F, K, L, M, P - Tel: 803 279-1922, Fax: 803 278-1280, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G30.

TENNESSEE Jackson GULF SOUTH RAIL CARS - GULF SOUTH TRANSPORTATION, INC. - (CSXT), E, J, K, P

Kingsport APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX, NS), A, K, B, C, J, F, M, O, P - Tel: 423 230-6320, Fax: 423 230-6321 RESCAR COMPANIES - (BRC), A, B, C, F, K Tel: 800 737-2276 Memphis RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 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 Amarillo PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 806 335-3900, Fax: 806 335-3902, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Austin WATCO INC. - A - Tel: 512 246-0738, Fax: 512 246-0716

Austin PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, K, M, N, H - Tel: 512 238-1868, Fax: 512 238-7016, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Baytown RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Beaumont RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 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 - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 281 452-4221, Fax: 281 452-5084

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

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

Cleveland UNION TANK CAR CO. - (ATSF), A, B, C, F, H, M, P - Tel: 281 592-6424, Fax: 281 592-4381

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

Deer Park RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Fort Worth RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Freeport UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 979 2381374, Fax: 979 238-0847 Goodrich AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - (UP), A, E, J, M - Tel: 936 365-2679, Fax: 936 365-2691 Gregory RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Hockley WATCO INC. - (UP), A, C, B, F, H, J, M, N, O Tel: 936 372-9136, Fax: 936 372-9568

WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, K, N, O Tel: 713 453-2900, Fax: 713 453-2704 La Porte AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - FIELD SERVICES - K - Tel: 281 471-1930 GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (UP), A, F, H, K - Tel: 832 861-2000, Fax: 832 861-2088 Longview AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - A, B, C, E, F, H, J, M - 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

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

Roanoke FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC. - (NS), B, C, F, L, M, A, K, O - Tel: 540 853-3221

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

WASHINGTON

Orange RESCAR COMPANIES - (UP), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 409 883-0393, Fax: 409 883-0395 Pasadena RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Plum TEXAS TANK CAR WORKS OF LA GRANGE, INC. - A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 979 2425671, Fax: 979 242-5672 Scottsville WATCO INC. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, J, K, M, N, O - Tel: 903 935-7847, Fax: 903 935-2940 Seadrift 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 Victoria AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - FIELD SERVICES - K - Tel: 281 471-1930

VERMONT St. Albanes PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 802 527-5722, Fax: 802 527-5723, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

VIRGINIA Covington RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 G22

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Anacortes UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 360 2931446, Fax: 360 293-1442 Chehalis RAIL CAR WASHINGTON INC. - (BNSF, UP), A, B, C, F, K, M, O - Tel: 360 748-8583, Fax: 360 748-6976 Richland RESCAR COMPANIES - A, E - Tel: 800 7372276 Seattle TALGO, INC. - MAINTENANCE - (BNSF), G Tel: 206 343-5157, Fax: 206 386-0286 Tacoma PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 253 926-6395, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

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

WEST VIRGINIA Moorefield APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), A, C, F, K, P - Tel: 304 755-8007, Fax: 304 755-1114 Moundsville APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), A, C, K, B - Tel: 304 845-5386, Fax: 304 845-6352 Natrium RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Nitro RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 South Charleston APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), A, C, F, J, K, O, P - Tel: 304 755-8007, Fax: 304 755-1114 UNION TANK CAR CO. - K - Tel: 304 7446674, Fax: 304 744-4758

Winfield (Bills Creek) APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), A, K, O, B, C, F, P - Tel: 304 753-8007, Fax: 304 755-1114 Winifrede/Chesapeake APPALACHIAN RAILCAR SERVICES INC (CSX), A, K, O, F - Tel: 304 755-8007, Fax: 304 755-1114

Rock Springs PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, H, K, M, N - Tel: 307 382-3839, Fax: 307 362-9148, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

CANADA Ayr CONSOLEQUIP INC. - - Tel: 519 632-8637, Fax: 519 632-9132

WISCONSIN Horicon WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD (BNSF, BRC, CN, CP, SOO, UP, WSOR), A, B, C, E, F, J, K, M, O, P - Tel: 920 485-2600, Fax: 920 485-4354 Janesville WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD - (CN, CP, BNSF, BRC, SOO, UP), A, F, K - Tel: 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 NORTHERN RAIL CAR CORP. - (BNSF, CP, UP, WC, WSOR), A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, O Tel: 414 438-8999, Fax: 414 438-8839 NRE WHEEL WORKS INC. - N - Tel: 414 4628244, Fax: 414 462-8231 Portage PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - C, K, A, B, H, K, M, N - Tel: 608 742-4979, Fax: 608 742-7664, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

WYOMING Douglas PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A, B, C, K, M, N - Tel: 307 358-9571, Fax: 307 358-4637, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Evanston UNION TANK CAR CO. - (UP), A, B, C, F, H, K, M, P - Tel: 307 789-2744, Fax: 307 789-3019 Green River AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - FIELD SERVICES - K - Tel: 281 471-1930

Balzac RESCAR COMPANIES - A, E, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Belle Plains RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Capreol NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. - A Exshaw RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 La Pocatiere BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - B, D, G, L - Tel: 418 856-1232, Fax: 418 856-1670 Lachine PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - - Tel: 514 639-1785, Fax: 514 639-1651, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Regina GE CAPITAL, RAIL SERVICES - (CN), A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M - Tel: 306 525-0122, Fax: 306 757-2194 Sarnia AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES - (CN), A, B, C, F, H, J, M, E - Tel: 519 332-3739, Fax: 519 332-5660 Saskatoon RESCAR COMPANIES - A, F, K - Tel: 800 737-2276 Thunder Bay BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION - B, D, G, L - Tel: 807 475-2810, Fax: 807 475-1882

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

SECTION 3 LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS

ALABAMA

GEORGIA

Birmingham BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. - A - Tel: 205 424-1000, Fax: 205 424-1059, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G4.

East Patterson PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A Tel: 912 647-1433, Fax: 912 647-1637, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

A All of the following

JOHNSON RAILWAY SERVICE INC. - (NS), B, C, D, E, J, K, L, M, O - Tel: 706 778-2674, Fax: 706 778-6243

D Upgrading/conversion/ repowering

IDAHO

F Diesel engine overhaul/test/ remanufacturing line bore

Prattville WATCO INC. - B, M - Tel: 334 324-3269, Fax: 334 361-7747 Tuscaloosa WATCO INC. - (CSXT, KCS, NS), B - Tel: 205 542-3606, Fax: 205 391-0057

ARKANSAS Searcy K & L ELECTRONICS SALES AND SERVICE, INC. - E, O - Tel: 501 368-8262, Fax: 501 368-8263

CALIFORNIA El Toro ANTI WEAR-1 - C, F, O - Tel: 949 768-5798 Goleta ENERPRO INC. - - Tel: 805 683-2114, Fax: 805 964-0798 Redwood City POWER, FLUID & METALS, INC. - A - Tel: 650 364-9779 Rocklin PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. HOME OFFICE, CAR REPAIR, PARTS & WHEEL DIV. - A - Tel: 916 645-6006, Fax: 916 645-6076, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

COLORADO Denver OMNITRAX LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - B - Tel: 303 393-0033, Fax: 303 329-3979 Loveland OMNITRAX LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - (BNSF, UP), B - Tel: 970 667-1678, Fax: 970 663-1701

FLORIDA Orlando RAIL ENTERPRISES INC. - (CSX), B, F, G, L, O - Tel: 407 857-4645, Fax: 321 449-1779

Key to locomotive shop services B Light repair/reconditioning inspection C Heavy repair/OEM specification remanufacture

E Electrical/control renovation

G Traction motor/ generatoroverhaul/rewinding

Lewiston WATCO INC. - - Tel: 208 743-2211, Fax: 208 743-4647

H Wheel turning/remounting/bearing overhaul J Truck/brake rigging overhaul/remanufacture

ILLINOIS

K Wreck repair

Alton BROADWAY RAIL EQUIPMENT, INC. - A

L Painting, exterior/interior

Bedford Park R & W MACHINE - DIV. OF WARNER INDUSTRIES INC - G, H, J, O - Tel: 708 458-4200, Fax: 708 458-3299, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G13.

O Other

RAILWAY PROGRAM SERVICES INC. - O Tel: 708 594-2179, Fax: 708 594-0396 Chicago Heights INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SWITCHING & SERVICES, INC. - A - Tel: 800 798-5841 MOBILE LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. - B, D, E, J, L Cicero OMNITRAX LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - (BNSF, CSXT, IC, WC, Belt), B - Tel: 708 863-1756, Fax: 708 863-1719 Dixmoor NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. (CSXT), A - Tel: 708 388-6002, Fax: 708 388-2487 Hartford NATIONAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INC. - F, G - Tel: 618 254-7451, Fax: 618 254-7451 Minooka ELCON INC. - (EJE), E - Tel: 815 467-9500, Fax: 815 467-9595 Mt. Vernon NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. - (CSX, NS, UP), A - Tel: 618 242-6590, Fax: 618 242-8519

M Mobile repairs

Oak Park TRAINTRONIX INC. - E - Tel: 708 386-5070 Peoria CATERPILLAR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC. - D, F - Tel: 309 636-1100, Fax: 309 636-1087 Silvis NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. (BNSF, II, SOO), A - Tel: 309 755-6800, Fax: 309 755-0278

Bettendorf RAILWAY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES - B, D, E, F, G, O - Tel: 319 332-7959, Fax: 319 332-8505 KANSAS Wichita WATCO INC. - (SKOL, SLC), - Tel: 316 2616155, Fax: 316 265-0854

KENTUCKY INDIANA East Chicago PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. HOME OFFICE, CAR REPAIR, PARTS & WHEEL DIV. - A - Tel: 219 397-5326, Fax: 219 392-8624, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

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

IOWA Albia RELCO LOCOMOTIVES, INC. - A - Tel: 641 932-3030

Mayfield PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A Tel: 270 251-7000, Fax: 270 247-1971, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

Paducah NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. (BNSF, CN), A - Tel: 270 444-4555, Fax: 270 444-4550

LOUISIANA De Ridder WATCO INC. - - Tel: 337 462-0235, Fax: 337 462-1040 Minden WATCO INC. - (KCS), A - Tel: 318 514-8167, Fax: 318 371-6911 July 2013

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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

OHIO Bucyrus AMERICAN & OHIO LOCOMOTIVE CRANE CO. - (NS), O Cleveland CHROMIUM CORPORATION PLANT (AS, BNSF, UP), - Tel: 216 271-4910, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G5.

G Traction motor/ generatoroverhaul/rewinding H Wheel turning/remounting/bearing overhaul J Truck/brake rigging overhaul/remanufacture K Wreck repair L Painting, exterior/interior O Other

MICHIGAN Brighton PEAKER SERVICES INC. - (CSX), B, C, D, E, F, O - Tel: 248 437-4174, Fax: 248 437-8280 Wells ESCANABA & LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD - B, L, H, J, K, M - Tel: 906 786-8470, Fax: 906 786-8443

MISSISSIPPI Vicksburg WATCO INC. - (KCS), B, M - Tel: 601 6349500, Fax: 601 634-9590

Kansas City MID-AMERICA CAR INC. - LOCOMOTIVE (KCS, CP, ICE), B, C, D, E, J, K, L, M - Tel: 816 483-5303, Fax: 816 483-3360 MIDWEST LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE - (KCS, UP), B, C, D, F, H, J, K, L, O - Tel: 816 9231777, Fax: 816 923-1777 Marionville MESSIAH LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES - A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, O - Tel: 417 354-4908, Fax: 417 463-2270 G24

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St. Louis MANUFACTURERS RAILWAY CO - (MRS), B, C, E, F, G, J, L - Tel: 314 577-1725, Fax: 314 577-1810

NEBRASKA Gering PROGRESS VANGUARD CORP - A - Tel: 308 436-2575, Fax: 308 436-2283, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

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Altoona NORFOLK SOUTHERN THOROUGHBRED MECHANICAL SERVICES - (NS), A, O - Tel: 814 949-1402, Fax: 814 949-1406 Brookville BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORP. - (B&P), C, D, E, K, L - Tel: 814 849-2000, Fax: 814 849-2010

New Castle KASGRO RAIL CORP. - (CSX, NS, NS), B, L Tel: 724 658-9061, Fax: 724 562-0919 North Huntingdon TRACTION MOTOR SERVICE, INC. - (MJT, SCFE, SEPTA, UR), B, C, G - Tel: 724 8645170, Fax: 724 864-5079 Tipton ORX - (NS), G, H, J, O - Tel: 814 684-8484, Fax: 814 684-8400

TENNESSEE NEW YORK Lackawanna SOUTH BUFFALO RAILWAY CO. - (SB, CSX, BP, NS), J, K, A, B, D, E, H - Tel: 716 8212704, Fax: 716 827-2700

MISSOURI

PENNSYLVANIA

Irwin IRWIN CAR AND EQUIPMENT - B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K - Tel: 724 864-8900, Fax: 724 864-8909

M Mobile repairs

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

TEXAS NORTH DAKOTA Fordville NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES - (CP, BNSF), B, D, E, L, M - Tel: 701 229-330, Fax: 701 229-3365

Magnolia INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY SWITCHING & SERVICES, INC. - A - Tel: 800 798-5841 Silsbee WATCO INC. - - Tel: 409 385-6611, Fax: 409 386-2851 VIRGINIA

E Electrical/control renovation F Diesel engine overhaul/test/ remanufacturing line bore

WATCO INC. - (UP), A - Tel: 713 453-2900, Fax: 713 453-2704

Austin WATCO INC. - B, E, H, M - Tel: 512 2460738, Fax: 512 246-0716 Houston HATCH & KIRK, INC. - D, F, O - Tel: 713 9269771, Fax: 713 923-7949 STEWART & STEVENSON LLC - O - Tel: 713 679-6525, Fax: 713 671-6386

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

WASHINGTON Seattle HATCH & KIRK, INC. - D, F - Tel: 206 7832766, Fax: 206 782-6957 TALGO, INC. - MAINTENANCE - (BNSF), Tel: 206 343-5157, Fax: 206 386-0286 Tacoma PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A - Tel: 253 926-6395, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

WISCONSIN Horicon WISCONSIN & SOUTHERN RAILROAD (BNSF, BRC, CN, CP, SOO, UP, WSOR), B - Tel: 920 485-2600, Fax: 920 485-4354 Milwaukee NORTHERN RAIL CAR CORP. - (BNSF, CP, UP, WC, WSOR), H, K - Tel: 414 438-8999, Fax: 414 438-8839 NRE WHEEL WORKS INC. - H - Tel: 414 4628244, Fax: 414 462-8231

CANADA Calgary ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. - A - Tel: 403 236-6917, Fax: 403 236-6914 Capreol NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO. - A Lachine PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORP. - A Tel: 514 639-1785, Fax: 514 639-1651, SEE OUR AD ON PAGE G2.

SECTION 4 SUPPORT SERVICES

Aftercoolers

Velociti.............................................................KS

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co........................IL

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Caterpillar Industrial Products Inc. ....................IL

Air Dryers

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

General Thermodynamics ............................... WI

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

National Maintenance & Repair Inc. .................IL

Cyclonaire ........................................................NE

Miner Enterprises, Inc. ...........................IL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

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

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Northern Rail Car Corp. ................................... WI

TransDyne, Inc...................................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

Air Brake Systems

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

ORX ..................................................................PA

W.E. Lott Co ..................................................... OH

Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Pennsy Corp .....................................................PA

ZefTek, Inc. ........................................................IL

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

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Armature Coils & Windings

PSI Bearing ......................................................CA

Brushes, Carbon

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Inter Swiss Ltd...................................................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Ultra-Tech Enterprises Inc ................................ FL

Fulmer Co. ............................................PA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

MAC Products Inc. ............................................NJ

Marshall Air Brake Co. ......................................PA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Bolts, Car

K & L Electronics Sales and Service, Inc. ...........AR

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

Traction Motor Service, Inc...............................PA

Alcoa Fastening Systems ..................................TX

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Auction Services

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

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

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

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY Wabtec Corporation for Wabtec Global Services...........................................PA

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

J Bard McLean Inc ............................................PA Air Compressors

Auxiliary Remanufacture

Security Locknut Inc..........................................IL

Bushings

Snyder Equipment Co. .................................... MO

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Cyclonaire ........................................................NE

Batteries & Battery Systems

Brake Components (Brake Beams, Brake

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

AAF International.............................................KY

Shoes, Slack Adjustors, Cylinders and

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

other Brake Appliances)

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Acertek S. A. de C. V..........................................NL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Enerpro Inc.......................................................CA

American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

INMETCO ..........................................................PA

Anchor Brake Shoe Co. ......................................IL

Cab Heaters

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

General Thermodynamics ............................... WI

Snyder Equipment Co. .................................... MO

National Railway Supply, Inc........................... GA

Arrow Pin & Products, Inc. ................................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI

K & L Electronics Sales and Service, Inc. ...........AR

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

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

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

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

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

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Triangle Engineered Products Co.......................IL

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc................MO

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Holland Co.........................................................IL

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Air Conditioning

Saft America Inc. ............................................ MD

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

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

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

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

Velociti .............................................................KS

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

Klasing Hand Brake Co ......................................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Bearings, New and Reconditioned

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Cab Refrigerators

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH

Marshall Air Brake Co. ......................................PA

Velociti .............................................................KS

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

American Locomotive Parts, Inc .......................DE

Midland Reclamation Co. ..................................IL

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

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

Miller Felpax .................................................. MN

Cable Assemblies

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Miner Enterprises, Inc. ...........................IL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

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

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc............. IN July 2013

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ELCON Inc..........................................................IL

W.E. Lott Co..................................................... OH

Harting .............................................................IL

Connecting Rods

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

IRECO, L.L.C. ......................................................IL

Castings

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

MAC Products Inc. ............................................NJ

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

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Converters/Inverters

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

LEM U.S.A., Inc. ............................................... WI

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Dexter Company ...............................................IA

National Maintenance & Repair Inc. .................IL

Shamrock Associates Ltd. ..................................IL

Fulmer Co. ............................................PA

National Railway Equipment Co........................IL

Smith Systems Inc............................................NC

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

IRECO, L.L.C. ......................................................IL

PSI Bearing ......................................................CA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

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

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

MAC Products Inc. ............................................NJ

Couplers, Coupler Assemblies, Draft Gear, Cushioning Devices

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Control Equipment

Chief Transportation Products Inc. ...................NE

Pennsy Corp .....................................................PA

Ansaldo STS USA, Inc........................................PA

Diamond Wire Spring.......................................PA

Rustoleum Corp.................................................IL

Cattron Group International.............................PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

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

Control Chief ....................................................PA

Holland Co.........................................................IL

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc............. IN

Hydra-Tech International Corp. ................ Canada

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

W.E. Lott Co ..................................................... OH

Enerpro Inc.......................................................CA

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

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Circuit Boards

GETS-Global Signaling ................................... MO

Marshall Air Brake Co. ......................................PA

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL

Midland Reclamation Co. ..................................IL

Enerpro Inc.......................................................CA

K & L Electronics Sales and Service, Inc............AR

Miner Enterprises, Inc. ...........................IL

K & L Electronics Sales and Service, Inc. ...........AR

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

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

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Quality Railway Services & Supply Co ...............IL

Phoenix Contact...............................................PA

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Cleaning Equipment

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

South Buffalo Railway Co................................ NY

3i International ................................................CA

Smith Systems Inc............................................NC

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

Holland Co.........................................................IL

Clemco Industries Corp .................................. MO

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

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

Hydra-Tech International Corp. ................ Canada

Drumm Inc ...................................................... OH

TCB Group, The .................................................PA

W.E. Lott Co ..................................................... OH

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Testing Machines Inc........................................DE

ZefTek, Inc. ........................................................IL

IRECO, L.L.C. ......................................................IL

L.B. Foster Friction Mgmt .................................PA

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

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

LPI Lift Systems............................................... WI

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

Cranes

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Mart Corporation, The .................................... MO

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

Control Chief ....................................................PA

Kimball Railcar Services ................................. MN

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Wago Corp....................................................... WI

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Knappco......................................................... MO

Sonicor Inc ...................................................... NY

Yaskawa Electric America..................................IL

Camshafts Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL Norfolk Southern .............................................PA Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL Carbody Components A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA Altoona Railcar Repair .....................................PA American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL Canadian Pacific Railway Co..................... Canada Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. ...............................PA Chief Transportation Products Inc. ...................NE East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Crankshafts

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Commutators

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Controllers (Cam)

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Security Locknut Inc..........................................IL

Fulmer Co. ............................................PA

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc............. IN

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Shamrock Associates Ltd. ..................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Unit Forgings Railway Products Group ............ WI

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

K & L Electronics Sales and Service, Inc. ...........AR

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc............................IL

Traction Motor Service, Inc...............................PA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

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Ellwood Crankshaft Group ...............................PA

Cylinder Heads

Carl M. Cummings Mfg. Co. (CMC)....................CA

Electrical Cabinet Rewiring

Clemco Industries Corp .................................. MO

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc............. IN

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

L.B. Foster Friction Mgmt .................................PA

Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

National Maintenance & Repair Inc. .................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Filters

Interstate Diesel Service Inc ............................ OH

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Algae-X International ...................................... FL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Mid-America Car Inc. ..................................... MO

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

National Railway Equipment Co........................IL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Master Packing & Rubber Company ..................IA

Envirex Products ............................................. WI

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

National Maintenance & Repair Inc. .................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Wago Corp....................................................... WI

Packaging Research & Design Corp .................MS

Diesel Engines

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Caterpillar Industrial Products Inc. ....................IL

Paragon Products, LLC......................................CA

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Interstate Diesel Service Inc ............................ OH

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

MTU - Tognum America, Inc. ............................MI

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

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

National Maintenance & Repair Inc. .................IL National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL Norfolk Southern .............................................PA OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO Patten Power Systems ......................................IL Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL TALGO, Inc. ..................................................... WA Diesel Injectors Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL Interstate Diesel Service Inc ............................ OH MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Ditch Lights

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Harting .............................................................IL Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Fuel Management

MAC Products Inc. ............................................NJ

Algae-X International ...................................... FL

Phoenix Contact...............................................PA

Carcon ............................................................ MO Hotstart ......................................................... WA

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Electrical Power Converters/Inverters

LAT-LON LLC .....................................................CO

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

OPW Fuel Management Systems ......................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Paragon Products, LLC......................................CA Electronic Components (Communications, Locomotive Controls, ECP Brakes)

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

Control Chief ....................................................PA

TCB Group, The .................................................PA Thermex Engineered Systems Inc ............ Canada ZTR Control Systems....................................... MN

David Clark Co. Inc. ..........................................MA Doors/Door Latches

Gauges

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Enerpro Inc.......................................................CA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Canadian Automotive Instruments................. AB

GETS-Global Signaling ................................... MO

Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Inter Swiss Ltd...................................................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

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

LAT-LON LLC .....................................................CO

Inter Swiss Ltd...................................................IL

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Power Engineering Industries ..........................CA

Midland Manufacturing Corp. ...........................IL

Railcar Management Inc (RMI) ....................... GA

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Chief Transportation Products Inc. ...................NE Ellcon-National Inc...........................................SC Gulf South Rail Cars.......................................... FL James Railcar Service .......................................CA Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Transportation Innovation Specialists............ MN Electrical Connectors

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

Smith Systems Inc............................................NC

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Stanrail a division of Roll Form Group .............. IN

TCB Group, The .................................................PA

Diesel Parts

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

TESSCO Technologies Inc ................................ MD

Algae-X International ...................................... FL

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL ZTR Control Systems....................................... MN

American Locomotive Parts, Inc .......................DE

Gear Reprofiling Northern Rail Car Corp. ................................... WI

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

Drop Tables

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

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

Environmental Equipment

ORX ..................................................................PA

Canadian Automotive Instruments ................. AB

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Century Group Inc. ...........................................LA

Penn Machine Co. .................................PA July 2013

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Generator Sets

Stanrail a division of Roll Form Group.............. IN

Jacks

J Bard McLean Inc ............................................PA Security Locknut Inc..........................................IL

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

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

American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH

Warren Railcar Service Inc................................PA

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

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners ................................CA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

ZefTek, Inc. ........................................................IL

Advanced Motor Services............................... MN

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Macton Corp.....................................................CT

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL

Heat Exchangers/Intercoolers

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Caterpillar Industrial Products Inc. ....................IL

MTU - Tognum America, Inc.............................MI

General Thermodynamics ............................... WI

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

L&M Radiator, Inc........................................... MN

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Thermex Engineered Systems Inc ............ Canada

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Velociti .............................................................KS

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL Transportation Innovation Specialists............ MN

Hopper Gate Assemblies & Controls Aero Transportation Products......................... MO

Hand Brakes

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

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

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Gulf South Rail Cars.......................................... FL

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Hylar Metal Products ............................... Canada

Chief Transportation Products Inc. ...................NE

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Martin Engineering Co ......................................IL

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

Miner Enterprises, Inc. ...........................IL

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

Northern Rail Car Corp. ................................... WI

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

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

Shamrock Associates Ltd. ..................................IL

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

W.E. Lott Co ..................................................... OH

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

Warren Railcar Service Inc................................PA

National Railway Equipment Co........................IL

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Locomotive & Railcar Brokers Sterling Auction Services, LLC ..........................TX

Lamps/Lights/Indicators American Permalight Inc .................................CA

Locomotive Controls

Data Display Products ......................................CA

Cattron Group International.............................PA

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI

Control Chief ....................................................PA

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc............. IN

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

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

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Enerpro Inc.......................................................CA

LAT-LON LLC .....................................................CO

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

LDPI Lighting .................................................. WI

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

Reelcraft Industries, Inc. .................................. IN

Marshall Air Brake Co. ......................................PA

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

Mid-America Car Inc. ..................................... MO

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

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

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Liners

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Century Group Inc. ...........................................LA

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Thermex Engineered Systems Inc ............ Canada

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Transit Control Systems ....................................CA

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

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Hose Assemblies/Glandhands

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Yaskawa Electric America..................................IL

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Triangle Engineered Products Co.......................IL

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

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Lubricants & Friction Modifers

Hatch Covers

Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Hannay Reels Inc............................................. NY

Aero Transportation Products......................... MO

HBD/Thermoid Inc .......................................... OH

Packaging Research & Design Corp .................MS

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

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

L.B. Foster Friction Mgmt .................................PA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

Pennsy Corp .....................................................PA

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Gulf South Rail Cars.......................................... FL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

IRECO, L.L.C. ......................................................IL

MAC Products Inc. ............................................NJ

Volatile Free, Inc. (VFI) .................................... WI

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

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

Snyder Equipment Co. .................................... MO Superior Graphite Co .........................................IL

Knappco......................................................... MO

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Locking Fasteners & Devices

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Alcoa Fastening Systems ..................................TX

Universal Lubricants, Inc. .................................KS

Osborne Industries, Inc. ...................................KS

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

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

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

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

Lubricators, On-board

Shamrock Associates Ltd...................................IL

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

IRECO, L.L.C. ......................................................IL

Justrite Manufacturing Co. ................................IL

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L.B. Foster Friction Mgmt.................................PA

Radiators

Shock Absorbers

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Paragon Products, LLC......................................CA

General Thermodynamics ............................... WI

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Snyder Equipment Co. .................................... MO

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Paragon Products, LLC......................................CA

L&M Radiator, Inc........................................... MN

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

PSI Bearing ......................................................CA

Retlif Testing Laboratories............................... NY

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

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

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

Universal Lubricants, Inc. .................................KS Oil Coolers Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL General Thermodynamics ............................... WI Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN L&M Radiator, Inc........................................... MN National Railway Equipment Co. .......................IL Norfolk Southern .............................................PA OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO Paints/Coatings/Finishes ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY Ameron International Corp. .............................CA Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV Brookville Equipment Corp...............................PA Chromium Corporation ......................... TX Clemco Industries Corp .................................. MO DuPont Railroad Coatings ................................DE Graco Inc. ....................................................... MN Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. .......................IL International Paint, Inc. ................................... FL James Railcar Service .......................................CA Kimball Railcar Services ................................. MN Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN LPI Lift Systems............................................... WI

TESSCO Technologies Inc ................................ MD

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Shop Equipment

Testing Machines Inc........................................DE

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

Bushman Equipment Inc................................. WI

TrainTronix Inc. ..................................................IL

Thermex Engineered Systems Inc ............ Canada

Cam Innovation, Inc. ........................................PA

Ultra-Tech Enterprises Inc ................................ FL

Clemco Industries Corp .................................. MO Rail Bearing Service

Hydra-Tech International Corp. ................ Canada

Toilets

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

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

Inca Corporation ..............................................CA

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

Inter Swiss Ltd...................................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

Safety Graphics/Decals American Permalight Inc .................................CA International Name Plate Supplies Ltd. ... Canada Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN Mid-America Car Inc. ..................................... MO Safety Grating Alabama Metal Industries Corp. (AMICO) ..........IL Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ Century Group Inc. ...........................................LA Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL GS Metals Corp. .................................................IL Phoenix Railway Equipment .............................IL Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Sanders

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Cyclonaire ........................................................NE

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings ...................PA

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Rail Enterprises Inc........................................... FL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Monroe Engineering Co ....................................IA

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

LPI Lift Systems............................................... WI Macton Corp.....................................................CT

Traction Motors

Railquip, Inc. ........................................GA

Advanced Motor Services............................... MN

Reelcraft Industries, Inc. .................................. IN

ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY

Snyder Equipment Co. .................................... MO

American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH

TCB Group, The .................................................PA

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Software, Computer Diagnostic/Billing

Manufacturers Railway Co ............................. MO

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

Messiah Locomotive Services......................... MO

Inter Swiss Ltd...................................................IL

Miller Felpax .................................................. MN

LAT-LON LLC .....................................................CO

MTU - Tognum America, Inc. ............................MI

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Railcar Management Inc (RMI) ....................... GA

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

TCB Group, The .................................................PA

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL R & W Machine.......................................IL

Stator Motors

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Advanced Motor Services............................... MN

Traction Motor Service, Inc...............................PA

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Truck/Combo Remanufacture

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Altoona Railcar Repair .....................................PA

Traction Motor Service, Inc...............................PA

Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

Seats

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Pistons

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

Testing

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc.. AL

ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY

Hatch & Kirk, Inc. ........................................... WA

ORX ..................................................................PA

Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. ...............................PA

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Diesel Supply Co., Inc. ..................................... WI

ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

CTLGroup ..........................................................IL

MTU Detroit Diesel Inc......................................MI

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

DIT-MCO International ................................... MO

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

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

South Buffalo Railway Co. ............................... NY

ELCON Inc. .........................................................IL

ALSTOM Transportation Inc. ............................ NY

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Technical Metal Specialties ............................. WI

Fugiel Railroad Supply ......................................IL

American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......... OH

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

USSC LLC ..........................................................PA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................... WV

Mid-America Car Inc. ..................................... MO

Trucks and Components (Springs, Bolsters, Side Frames)

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Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

OmniTRAX Locomotive Services.......................CO

Diamond Wire Spring.......................................PA

Astralloy Wear Technology Group ....................AL

ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL

Progress Rail Services Corp. ................... AL

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Beall Manufacturing Inc....................................IL

Astralloy Wear Technology Group ....................AL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

Graham-White Mfg. Co. ...................................VA

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

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

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

Haynes Corp. .................................................... FL

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

Beall Manufacturing Inc....................................IL

Transportation Innovation Specialists ............ MN

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL

Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

ZefTek, Inc. ........................................................IL

Knappco......................................................... MO

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Holland Co.........................................................IL

Lexair Inc..........................................................KY

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

Brookville Equipment Corp...............................PA Consolequip Inc........................................ Canada

Turbines

Diamond Wire Spring.......................................PA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Midland Manufacturing Corp. ...........................IL

James Railcar Service .......................................CA

East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ................TN

Messiah Locomotive Services......................... MO

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

Kimball Railcar Services ................................. MN

Holland Co.........................................................IL

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.....................................IL

New York Air Brake Corp. ................................. NY

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Peaker Services Inc...........................................MI

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

IAE Power Products Co. .....................................IL Irwin Car and Equipment .................................PA

Turbochargers, Remanufactured

Sure Seal Inc .................................................. MO

Osborne Industries, Inc. ...................................KS

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

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Triangle Engineered Products Co.......................IL

PSI Bearing ......................................................CA

Kimball Railcar Services ................................. MN

Shamrock Associates Ltd. ..................................IL

Knoxville Locomotive Works ............................TN

Valves

Wear Plates

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

Mid-America Car Inc. ..................................... MO

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. . AL

A. Stucki Co. .....................................................PA

Strato, Inc.........................................................NJ

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

Carl M. Cummings Mfg. Co. (CMC)....................CA

American Locomotive Parts, Inc .......................DE

TransDyne, Inc...................................................IL

Norfolk Southern .............................................PA

Chromium Corporation ......................... TX

Arizona Rail Car Inc. .........................................AZ

Twinco Mfg. Co. Inc. ........................................ NY

Northern Rail Car Corp. ................................... WI

Cyclonaire ........................................................NE

ASF - Keystone Inc.............................................IL

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc. ...........................IL

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W.E. Lott Co..................................................................................OH

ORX.............................................................................................. PA

Windows/Glazing

ZefTek, Inc. .....................................................................................IL

R & W Machine...............................................................IL

Arizona Rail Car Inc. ..................................................................... AZ East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ............................................TN

Welding Equipment

Winches

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

HBD/Thermoid Inc .......................................................................OH

Holland Co......................................................................................IL

Norfolk Southern ......................................................................... PA

James Railcar Service ...................................................................CA

IRECO, L.L.C. ...................................................................................IL

Sierracin Corp...............................................................................CA

Knoxville Locomotive Works ........................................................TN

Shamrock Associates Ltd. ...............................................................IL

USSC LLC ...................................................................................... PA

Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. .................................................WI Railquip, Inc. ............................................................... GA Reelcraft Industries, Inc. ...............................................................IN Wheels/Axles/Wheel Sets American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. .......................................OH Amsted Rail ...................................................................................IL Appalachian Railcar Services Inc .................................................WV Arizona Rail Car Inc. ..................................................................... AZ East Tennessee Rail Car Services Inc. ............................................TN Hydra-Tech International Corp. .............................................Canada Irwin Car and Equipment ............................................................. PA J Bard McLean Inc ........................................................................ PA K-IV Enterprises LLC ......................................................................NJ Knoxville Locomotive Works ........................................................TN Marshall Air Brake Co. .................................................................. PA Messiah Locomotive Services......................................................MO Multi-Service Supply Div. ............................................................. PA Norfolk Southern ......................................................................... PA Northern Rail Car Corp. ................................................................WI NRE Wheel Works Inc ...................................................................WI OmniTRAX Locomotive Services................................................... CO Ontario Northland ................................................................Canada ORX .............................................................................................. PA Progress Rail Services Corp. ...........................................AL R & W Machine...............................................................IL RELCO Locomotives, Inc..................................................................IL Shamrock Associates Ltd. ...............................................................IL Simmons Machine Tool Corp. .......................................................NY TALGO, Inc. ..................................................................................WA W.E. Lott Co ..................................................................................OH Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.............................................................IL Wheel Truing Brake Shoe Co ........................................................ MI ZefTek, Inc. .....................................................................................IL Wheel-Set Shop Services A. Stucki Co. ................................................................................. PA Irwin Car and Equipment ............................................................. PA J Bard McLean Inc ........................................................................ PA Knoxville Locomotive Works ........................................................TN NRE Wheel Works Inc ...................................................................WI July 2013

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n May I began my three-year term as the new Chairman of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). I want to thank outgoing Chairman Mike Ogborn, who served the Association with tremendous energy and dedication.

This year ASLRRA is celebrating its 100th anniversary. In September, 1913, 22 short line railroads met in Atlanta to form what would become a national short line railroad association. Then as now, the short lines had three goals: secure important legislative changes, deal with an increasingly burdensome regulatory regime, and build mutually beneficial partnerships with the Class I railroads. For 100 years, America’s short lines have pursued those goals, sometimes with great success, sometimes not, but always with a focus on protecting and strengthening the short line industry.

As we launch ASLRRA’s second 100 years, that work is as important as ever, and I hope to do what I can to make it as successful as ever.

One of our primary goals is to extend the short line rehabilitation tax credit (45G), which expires at the end of 2013.

This will be the fourth time we have been required to extend the credit, and it will be the most difficult yet. Both political parties are stressing the need for comprehensive tax reform, but there is little agreement on what that should look like.

Unfortunately, in Washington, when there is disagreement there is deadlock, and our legislation is a potential victim of that deadlock. That said, our legislation is the beneficiary of strong bipartisan sponsorship in both the House and the Senate, and we will work to have the majority of congressional reps as co-sponsors of the legislation by the end of the year.

Notwithstanding the current debate on tax reform, we believe there is a growing

bipartisan consensus that the tax code should encourage capital investment in small, entrepreneurial, American-based businesses. That is exactly what 45G does, and that is the message the short lines and our congressional supporters will stress at every opportunity.

Legislative issue No. 2 concerns truck size and weights. Last year ASLRRA

Short lines are proving able and responsive partners in passenger train operations. joined with the rest of the rail industry and the law enforcement community to fight efforts to increase truck size and weight. Our efforts resulted in a twoyear delay on this issue while the Department of Transportation conducted a study of the impact of bigger trucks on safety, highway damage, and traffic diversion. This battle will be waged for years, and we will continue to put ASLRRA energy and resources into that fight.

The railroad industry is facing a tsunami of new federal regulation stemming from the final implementation of the Rail Safety Act of 2008. We pride ourselves on making safety a priority in our business, and the FRA announced that 2012 was the railroads’ safest year ever. We appreciate the need for federal oversight in such matters. But we object to federal overreach where extraordinary costs bear little relationship to improved safety. The completely unrealistic 2015 deadline for PTC implementation is but one example of the need for change.

Congress is scheduled to reauthorize the Rail Safety Act during this current two year session, and ASLRRA intends to be aggressive in ameliorating the most egregious aspects of this over-regulation.

A top priority that I challenge each of us to re-dedicate ourselves to is the safety of our team members, customers, and communities. We must be the safest industry possible in order to deliver the value every day that our communities, customers, and families are counting on.

Our ASLRRA team will be pushing to seek new ways to achieve this goal, and I welcome your energy and ideas on how we become the safest industry possible.

Short line railroads are an integral part of the national railroad network. We operate 50,000 miles of track, or nearly one third of the nation’s rail system, and move in origination or termination one out of every four carloads moving on that system. We do that in close cooperation with our Class I partners. The goal of both Class I’s and short lines is to create a seamless transportation network that provides shippers with the most competitive transportation service possible. That does not happen without constant communication and cooperation between our two industry segments. ASLRRA is committed to doing everything we can to build and strengthen that important railroad to railroad relationship.

All of these goals contribute to the economic vitality of the short line industry, but the ultimate beneficiaries of our success are our customers. When we invest more in our infrastructure, when we don’t divert resources to unnecessary regulations, when we work to create seamless service, we are creating value for our customers. That is good for them and for the consumers who use their products. It is about as close to a win-win as you get in American industry today.

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Cross-Country or Crosstown, Crossties mark the way

As old rights-of-way expand or are rehabilitated—and as new rail transit routes are created and extended—the growing demand for crossties will have to serve a more diverse marketplace.

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rossties are second, perhaps, only to the steel rails themselves as symbols of an industry—and a critical component that shapes the physical spine in making the railroad mode’s efficiency as good as it gets for land transport.

To that end, the replacement market for crossties continues to dominate sales and use. Figures from the Association of American Railroads show the number of ties “laid in

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replacement” rose 43% between 2000 and 2009—reflecting an industry commitment to maintenance even as traffic volumes increase.

By contrast, ties “laid in addition” during 2009 were just 3.3% of the amount “laid in replacement.” But the smaller category also displayed a more varied makeup of tie types, which AAR identifies as “ties made from concrete, steel, plastic, and composite materials.”

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Late last year Railway Tie Association Executive Director Jim Gauntt said demand remained “very encouraging,” and noted tie production’s annual rate of growth was 17.7%, and foresaw “strong green tie procurement efforts being made going into 2013 to help keep pace with demand.” But recently released RTA data show that through May, tie production is down 13.5% compared with prior year levels.

If Saint-Laurent, Que.-based Stella-Jones’ first-quarter 2013 sales are any indication, such a decline may be temporary. Stella-Jones said its railway tie sales rose 0.5% in the first quarter of 2013 compared with a year ago, “reflecting steady market demand.”

RTA’s Gauntt also noted two new treating plants were due to come online despite the industry having sufficient capacity to meet current demand. Boatright Cos.’ new 400,000square-foot plant in Chilton County, Ala., scheduled for completion at the end of this year, is one of those plants.

Wood is still (plenty) good

Be they made of rock-solid Rock Elm in the Midwest, Longleaf Pine in the South, Douglass Fir in the West, or various Oak species throughout North America, wood ties remain a constant on most U.S. and Canadian rights-of-way, given the still-abundant supplies available (certainly relative to Europe).

And Koppers, Inc. Vice President Marketing and Sales Thomas Niederberger says railroads of every size are involved.

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much the same as last year,” Niederberger says.

As the U.S. economy improves, however, competition for lumber may generate what Niederberger describes as “headwinds” for the industry. “Sparked primarily by the ongoing strength in the U.S. housing industry and the related flooring market, along with a consistent demand for board road material for the energy market and a resurgence in export lumber, there is strong evidence that higher pricing for these sawn products will push more logs to be cut into boards rather than ties without further financial support,” he says.

That may make wood’s potential for re-use even more economically and environmentally compatible as a “sustainable” material. National Salvage and Service Corp., a treated wood railroad track product and service provider, specializes in providing “cradle-to-grave” products, including removal of used crossties, continuing with the recovery of assets through re-sale of ties, and grinding of spent ties for fuel and then, restoration of track through its supply of new ties and other treated wood track products. “Business is booming and as a result, the treating plants we are working with are treating ties 24/7,” says Jeffrey Broadfoot, vice president of sales, marketing and business development.

Similarly, Encore Rail Systems has developed products and application equipment designed to extend the life of wood ties, with Tie Armor® products incorporating a borate solution designed to be applied to the wood tie after it has been adzed. It is applied to the exposed, untreated part of wood during the rail changeout process. This gives ties extra protection against tie rot and insects.

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A well-placed billboard for Boatright Cos. stands guard over an installation of the company’s product. Boatright plans to open its new treating plant in Chilton County, Ala., later this year.

citing the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and Manzanillo, Mexico as active markets for concrete tie use.

But Rocla also courts transit properties such as “BART, Sacramento Regional Transit, and RTD Denver, as these transit systems continue to expand their networks.”

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Tour Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, or Metro-North right-ofway in New York, or parts of BNSF’s vast territory, and concrete ties make their mark. That spread is indicative of the relative surge of concrete tie use by passenger railroads and transit properties, says L.B. Foster Co. General Manager, Concrete Products James McCaslin.

Class I demand still dominates; McCaslin notes Union Pacific will receive 200,000 ties this year from L.B. Foster’s Tucson, Ariz., plant, and 50,000 from the company’s Spokane, Wash., facility.

But McCaslin also can point to 89,000 concrete ties headed for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) project in northern California scheduled for completion this year, or 35,000 ordered by Foothill Transit Constructors for use in the ever-expanding Los Angeles light rail transit network.

“The Core Business Model was ‘Class I’—once,” McCaslin says. “Now transit is built into how we operate.”

Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc. sees the market similarly, noting the concrete tie industry “continues to have a backlog of work due to a good mix between heavy haul customers and transit oriented work. The Class I railroads are beginning to request pre-recession level volumes for their capital programs.”

Rocla notes West Coast ports are “strong areas of investment” as intermodal traffic and export coal demand grows,

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Also making industry inroads: Axion International, Inc., using composite plastic ties from recycled materials, often for “specialty applications” such as switches, turnouts, and grade crossing sites, according to company Director of Business Development William Jordan.

Though Axion has two Class I customers, its customer base also relies on transit properties such as Dallas-area’s Trinity Railway Express (TRE), the Long Island Rail Road, and New Jersey Transit. “Miami-Dade Transit opts for our ties for all of its switch points” on Metrorail, Jordan says. Last May, Edmonton Transit System ordered the company’s ECOTRAX specialty rail ties specifically for grade-crossing locations.

“Generally, it’s cost over time,” Jordan says, allowing that wood ties cost less upfront. “Our product is inert, it doesn’t rot, doesn’t leach into the soil. That works really well in road crossings.” That resonates well with sustainability programs such as employed by Portland, Ore.’s TriMet, which uses Axion ties for its light rail transit bridge approaches. “The primary benefit for them is that it’s 100% recycled plastics, and it outlasts anything else,” Jordan says.

Midlothian, Tex.-based NARSTCO claims to be North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of steel railroad ties and turnouts. “Steel railroad track and turnout ties extend other track component life and operate with

A powerful BnsF consist plys right-of-way sporting concrete ties from rocla Concrete tie, inc. Class i railroads still account for the lion’s share of tie purchases by volume, regardless of tie type, but other rail sectors are becoming a factor.

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TransiT vehicle design:

comforTable, ProfiTable A growing North American market for rail transit makes increased passenger comfort and convenience a profitable venture—and good public relations.

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ntil recently, the goal of most public transit advocates, pushing suppliers and agencies alike, was to simply get vehicles, preferably (but not even always) with adequate seating capacity. Sure, some minimal creature comforts were considered essential for Amtrak and/or VIA Rail Canada intercity service, even in their darkest days. But for mislabeled “commuter” operations, be they regional rail, heavy rail, or (more recently) light rail, the style, design, and even comfort were often, at best, secondary considerations for almost everyone involved.

Those days are gone.

It’s no longer cost versus comfort; it’s cost and comfort combined, says Scott Sherwin, vice president of marketing and strategic planning at Alstom. “You can’t have the tradeoff; you need to provide both comfort and cost” to market a successful transit vehicle, he says.

Marketing drives planning, production

Alstom is one of several suppliers pursuing the growing streetcar and light rail transit market in North America, convinced (skeptics notwithstanding) that the market can overcome “Buy America,” “Buy Canada,” or other obstacles.

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Though not dismissing those factors, Sherwin sees a larger problem and, fortunately, a solution as well.

Perhaps counterintuitively, he says, at present “streetcars are more expensive than light rail vehicles. They’re shorter and lighter and should be lower-cost equipment. The reason they’re more expensive is lower volume. As the volumes increase and the market matures, those costs should come down.”

Some assert that the drive to maximize rail vehicle safety across all modes counters any hope of lowering cost while increasing comfort. That’s nonsense, asserts Cesar Vergara, principal of VergaraStudio. Safety, Vergara says, “should affect the comfort level; it should improve it.” Asked if that doesn’t automatically drive up the cost, Vergara bluntly answers, “No. Period.”

“It’s [involving] the exact same amount of metals, plastics, fabric, and other materials,” Vergara points out. “It’s the shapes, color combinations, lighting, and layout that make a train attractive, inside and out. Unattractive trains are the result of lack of interest from the top down. There are formulas that can be followed to find out what the people really like and how to get there.”

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“The trains we are designing and procuring today will start service in two-to-five years and be out there longer than most people working in the industry. We have to think in terms of inventing a better future, not repeating the boring status quo,” the industrial designer insists.

Sherwin agrees, pointing to Portland, Ore.’s embrace of both LRT and streetcars as the unavoidable North American model. “The attractiveness of the vehicle, a product for your passengers and citizens that’s attractive to look at, comfortable to ride—the industrial design is critical,” he says. The transit provider, and by extension the supplier, must “move beyond the functional to the aesthetic; without both, the product is not going to work.”

Market conditions bode well

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Rider response to the design and comfort of Metro-North’s M8 electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains has been enthusiastic.

Competing with the car

Rail transit already posts a far better safety record than cars do, but historically, U.S. and Canadian travelers have been little swayed by such a fact. Like so many other products (Sherwin points to cell phones and related items as a prime example), it may come down to design—the attractiveness of the product above and beyond its functional use.

Cesar Vergara paints rail transit’s primary competitor, the automobile, as an example of what can, and should, be offered in terms of design to rail transit riders.

“Automobiles are much safer and complex than they use to be in the past, but that does not stop the designers from making them more exciting, ergonomic, and comfortable,” he notes. “But what or who is stopping train designers from delivering a better train?”

Both Sherwin and Vergara say transit need not yield the field when it comes to aesthetics and comfort, something good design makes possible, something suppliers are ready to offer at a competitive cost. It’s something rail operators can, and should, commit to for their current and future customers. ra

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With requirements from the Federal Railroad Administration and/or the Federal Transit Administration a constant factor, transit vehicle design still must deal with the idea, real or not, of “American exceptionalism.” But even here, industry players appear willing to adapt and adjust, perhaps because of the apparent shift in demographic trends in North America, some of which now appear to favor urban population growth after decades of urban flight.

Alstom’s Sherwin suggests that the change now recognized by many fields, including rail suppliers, may simply be more visible. “In the past 30 years, an average of one new light rail service was put into place each year in the U.S. and Canada; it’s been a ‘silent’ development,” he observes. “The trend is now more plainly visible: Many cities have plans for an LRT or streetcar system, or both.”

Citing Kansas City and Ottawa as potential and actual examples, respectively, of marrying rail transit to economic development plans, Sherwin says, “What Alstom has done with our Citadis vehicle is develop a vehicle that has the versatility to start as a streetcar, but be modified for future LRT additions.” Alstom has company and competition here; Siemens Mobility is offering modifications of its S70 LRT model for streetcar use in Atlanta and Salt Lake City.

Sherwin says that for passenger rail equipment, and particularly U.S. high speed rail development, the Federal Railroad Administration has been “doing a good job” in trying to leverage global standards out there today; that allows suppliers to come into the U.S. market “while not trying to completely modify their vehicles, and that reduces cost.” But “it’s different for transit, especially with mixed operations issues” involving safety concerns where passenger (or freight) rail shares right-of-way with DMUs, LRT, or streetcars (Sherwin cities NJ Transit’s RiverLINE as one example.) The Federal Transit Administration gets involved with these lines, but “you’re still under the jurisdiction of the FRA.” Sherwin believes the FRA “is starting to make a move to allow global-style” safety standards involving crash energy management, not just crashworthiness, and he is encouraged by the progress made for transit vehicles, “though I think there could be more.”

FoR EMD, A pAssEngER RAil REBiRTH The locomotive builder’s determination to reenter the passenger market has come to fruition.

By william C. Vantuono, editor-in-Chief

A

fter a 12-year hiatus, Electro-Motive Diesel Inc. has reentered the passenger locomotive market.

EMD (a subsidiary of the Progress Rail Services Corp. division of Caterpillar Inc.’s Rail Division) on May 31 signed an agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to supply up to 20 newdesign EMD F125 low-emission “Spirit” series diesel-electric passenger locomotives for operation on Metrolink—the first passenger railroad to purchase new locomotives designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. Delivery will begin in 2015. EMD will build the locomotives at its Muncie, Ind., facility.

Generating 4,700 hp, the F125 Spirit is compliant with the PRIIA 305-005 Next Generation Locomotive specifications, “and meets or exceeds all of Metrolink’s requirements for procuring highly reliable, fuel-efficient locomotives for passenger rail service,” EMD says. “The Spirit is capable of operating at speeds of up to 125 mph. In addition, the locomotives reduce emissions over Metrolink’s current Tier 0 fleet by more than 85%, per EPA’s Tier 4 standards.”

The F125 Spirit consists of a streamlined Vossloh Rail Vehicles (VRV)-designed monocoque carbody with one control cab equipped with CEM (Crash Energy Management); a turbocharged, 20-cylinder, four-stroke Cat® C-175 20 diesel engine; an AC traction propulsion system; VRV high-speed two-axle trucks; inverter-controlled HEP (head end power); frame-mounted traction motors; “and all the accessories necessary for single- and multipleunit operation suitable for commuter and intercity service.”

The locomotive’s electronics are PTC-compatible.

The F125 Spirit includes an SCR (selective catalytic reduction)-only after-treatment system to meet Tier 4 standards. Equipped with an electronic fuel injection system, its prime-mover “provides exceptional train acceleration advantages, compared to other less powerful locomotive products or older technologies, while maintaining Tier 4 emissions

performance,” EMD notes. “This locomotive addresses Metrolink’s future performance needs and anticipated ridership growth. It will be used with Metrolink’s new Rotem bilevel passenger cars—also equipped with CEM—which will yield a high level of commuter rail passenger safety, crew safety, and passenger comfort.” RA F125 VITAL STATISTICS weight on Rail

280,000 pounds

length over Couplers

69 feet

Height

14 feet, 7 inches

Clearance Diagram

amtrak D-05-1355

Fuel/Capacity

ulSD no.2-D15 / 1,800 gallons

maximum Speed

125 mph

P2 Forces

<82,000 pounds

Starting tractive effort

71,000 pounds

Braking

electronically controlled air brake

Dynamic Braking

extended-range and blended-brake

engine

Caterpillar C175-20, turbocharged, four-stroke

BHP

4,700 @ 1,800 rpm

ePa Rating

tier 4

HeP

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Sandbox capacity

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urea capacity

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Retention tank

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Two levels oR ThRee, boTh suiT me

By william C. Vantuono, editor-in-Chief

Greenbrier’s new Multi-Max™ is designed to meet the constantly changing requirements of motor vehicle manufacturers.

W

ithin the space of a few minutes, the robotic assembly line at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio, plant can transition from building compact Civics to CRV crossovers. The Ford Explorer, a full-size SUV, and the Taurus, a sedan, share the same platform. Gas prices spike, and people start buying smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Likewise, a rise in housing starts in an improving economy could drive increased demand for pickup trucks. Indeed, flexibility is now a requirement for motor vehicle manufacturers, who must be able to respond quickly to continuously changing consumer needs and tastes.

How can the railroads, which move more than 70% of finished motor vehicles in North America, efficiently serve such a roller-coaster-like market with an autorack fleet that consists mostly of fixed-deck bi-levels and tri-levels?

The Greenbrier Companies’ solution is the all-new MultiMax™, a rack (not an integrated car) featuring adjustable decks for bi- and tri-level service, thus eliminating the need to add or remove decks. Similar in many ways to Greenbrier’s Auto-Max II®, the unit is built as a standalone rack that can be installed on existing 89-foot low-profile flat 36

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cars, “requiring significantly less upfront investment for fleet owners,” the company says. Deck adjustments can be completed on site at loading locations; Greenbrier’s preliminary estimates are about 30 man-hours (six to seven hours elapsed time). As a result, says Greenbrier, “Railroads will no longer have to place bets on which rack type will be needed to meet the constantly changing requirements of automobile manufacturers.” The economics of autoracks—TTX-owned flat cars, railroad-owned racks—do not change.

Designed with extensive input from Class I railroads, the Multi-Max™ is fully compatible with the existing bi-level and tri-level fleet (per AAR specification M950A) and comes equipped with the company’s Auto-Max II® tri-fold door design that reduces theft and vandalism by restricting access to the railcar interior and roof. The unit also features a standard superstructure post arrangement, corrugated roof, and galvanized perforated sidescreens, with sheer panels substituted for cross-bracing.

Thus far, orders for about 700 units have been placed by CSX, BNSF, and Norfolk Southern. The Multi-Max™ will be built at the Gunderson Concarrill plant in Mexico. RA

Left: The Multi-Max™ in bi-level configuration. The mid-level deck, used in tri-level configuration, is collapsed up against the top deck.

Above: CSX has ordered 300 cars. Inspecting the prototype (left to

right) are: CSX Director-Car Management Brenda Wheeler; Manager-Supplier Quality Michael Keaton; AVP-Car Management Jack Vierling; and Director-Car Engineering Lou Arlinghaus.

ALL PHOTOS: WILLIAM C. VANTUONO

MULTI-MAX™ VITAL STATISTICS

Railroads got a first look at the Multi-Max™ last month at Greenbrier’s Cleburne, Tex., car repair facility (above).

The Multi-Max™ in tri-level configuration, as seen from the mid-level deck.

Overall inside length

89 feet, 9-1/2 inches

length Over Couplers

93 feet, 10 inches

Truck Centers

66 feet

extreme Height

19 feet

inside width Between Side Posts

9 feet, 3/8-inch

inside width Between Side Screens

9 feet, 7-5/8-inches

Outside width, extreme at Car ends

10 feet, 8 inches

Outside width, Unit Center

9 feet, 11 inches

Clearance Diagram

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light weight

115,000 pounds

gross Rail load

195,000 pounds

Net Capacity

80,000 pounds

Curve Negotiability Radius Uncoupled, Horizontal Uncoupled, Vertical Coupled to like Car Coupled to 40-foor Base Car

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After years of stagnation, railroad-specific programs are re-emerging to serve a growing industry that needs new talent and research resources.

GATX Corp.’s new classroom railcar now accompanies the TankTrainer™, a 33,500-gallon tank car developed to provide hands-on training in maintenance and operation to customers and emergency responders. Equipped with a variety of fittings, coatings, valves, and configurations, it has been in operation since 1993. In addition to providing training services at GATX’s facilities, instructors accompany the TankTrainer™ on an average of 12-15 visits per year to various customer locations and to

joint training programs with major railroads. Ross Gerard, Director of Operations-Feed Additives for Evonik Corp. and a prior participant in GATX’s TankTrainer™ program, says that the program “has become very popular and is sought after by personnel at many Evonik facilities.” GATX, a major lessor of tank cars to Evonik worldwide, is a Responsible Care Partner with the American Chemistry Council in the U.S. and the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.

By william C. Vantuono, editor-in-Chief

You’re going to be a high school senior this fall. “ Any thoughts on a career? College?

“Well, Dad, I think I might like to work for a” railroad. It’s a

pretty important business, and I hear that the pay and benefits are really good. And I’ve always been interested in trains.”

“That’s great. Railroads are doing well these days. But I’m not so sure about where you could go to college for that. Is there such a thing as a railroad major?”

This fictional father’s concern is legitimate, because—aside from general programs in transportation or logistics—the academic world doesn’t offer very much in the way of a railroad-specific education. True, there are excellent training resources for railroaders already on the job, like those that Simmons-Boardman’s Railway Educational Bureau has offered for more than 100 years. But what about young people who may find that they would be interested in a railroad career, given some educational background?

Railroads do a lot of recruiting, but most of the fresh young faces that sign up don’t have formal education or training in railroading. That, however, is changing. “A large number of senior railway engineers are reaching retirement, and there are limited sources of trained engineers with railroad experience,” says Dr. Allan M. Zarembski, who has started the Railway Engineering and Safety Program at the University of Delaware. “There’s a need for training a new generation of railroad engineers, supervisors, and managers, as well as a need for developing innovative new technologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of infrastructure and rolling stock. Rail transit is growing, spurred by a need for efficient urban transportation modes. And high speed rail—a major area of new research—could become the next interstate highway-level government project.”

For those looking to advance their railroad careers, there are a growing number of professional development July 2013 Railway age 39

eDUCaTiNg THe NeXT geNeRaTiON OF RailROaDeRS

programs. “Our industry needs to Safety and Derailment Prevention.” support and sustain good people,” says Professional short courses, which In addition to degree Dennis Neilson, Director of the Railway provide CEUs (Continuing Education Management Certificate Course Units) for professional engineers, programs, universities program at Michigan State University, include “Rail Problems and which since 2006 has graduated more with a railroad curriculum Maintenance,” “Rail Grinding,” than 100 students from all areas of the Maintenance of Continuously Welded industry. ” Rail,” Accident Investigation and offer key research Here are just a few examples of the Derailment Prevention,” and “Inspection resources to the industry. Technologies.” The program’s research types of educational programs now available to graduate and undergraduate focus is on such areas as fatigue and rail college students, as well as those already life management, turnout safety and “working on the railroad”: maintenance, and vehicle/track dynamics and interaction.

• The Railroad Engineering Program in the Department of • The Railway Management Certificate Course program at Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan State University has recently been incorporated Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, headed by Dr. Christopher into MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business. The four-week Barkan, offers courses in railroad engineering, railway signal- program includes classroom and field work. The lecturers, ing and operation, and advances in rail technology. UIUC’s anchored by Bob Gallamore (UP, TTCI) and Steve Ditmeyer rail curriculum has expanded from one course to six, the (USDOT, FRA, BN), read like a list of “who’s who in raillargest of any North American university, and now includes a roading”: Ed Burkhardt (Rail World), Ron Batory (Conrail), new course in high speed rail engineering. Research is John Lanigan (BNSF), Mike Paris (Belt Railway of Chicago), conducted in safety and risk analysis, hazardous materials Craig King (CSX, RJ Corman), Jim McLellan (NS), Lou transport, energy efficiency, rail capacity, railroad operating Thompson (World Bank), Paul Vilter (Amtrak), Lisa Stabler economics, and new rail technologies. UIUC students have (TTCI), Jeff Young and Ed Kemp (UP), Joe Szabo (FRA), Joe won several awards for research presented at international Boardman (Amtrak), Bob VanderClute and John Gray (AAR), conferences and papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Wall Street analyst Tony Hatch, and others. Some are retired, • The National University Rail (NURail) Center is a new some are not, but all are able to provide their unique rail-focused, Tier-1 University Transportation Center under perspectives on every facet of railroading. Many graduates, the U.S. Department of Transportation Research and says Dennis Neilson, “have been afforded significant promoInnovative Technology Administration (RITA) program. A tion opportunities.” Neilson will eventually be turning the seven-university consortium led by the Rail Transportation director’s chair over to Assistant Director of Executive and Engineering Center (RailTEC) at UIUC, the NURail Development Programs Nick Little, who began his railroadCenter is hosted at the UIUC Department of Civil and ing career with British Rail.

Environmental Engineering. Participating universities include • TTCI and the Engineering Department at Colorado State the University of Illinois at Chicago, Massachusetts Institute University-Pueblo are now offering a railroad engineering of Technology, Michigan Tech, University of Kentucky, Master’s degree program. The first of two courses, “Vehicle University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and Rose-Hulman Dynamics and Railroad Structures,” will be offered this fall, Institute of Technology. The central theme of its research followed by “Fleet Management and Railroad Power Systems” program is shared rail corridors and higher-speed passenger in spring 2014. railway networks. The CEE department is in the midst of a • The Railway Educational Bureau, which has been provid$2.4 million interdisciplinary, FRA-funded research project ing comprehensive classroom and hands-on instruction since that aims to better understand the unique demands placed on 1909, is adding online courses. REB programs include rail infrastructure when subjected to higher-speed passenger Distance Training, “self-paced, economical courses to learn and freight trains, as well as to improve the design of technical skills”; Workshops, “high-impact training sessions concrete crossties and elastic fastening systems. alongside a variety of individuals from different rail industry • The Railway Engineering and Safety Program at the organizations”; Work Site Training, “exclusive training University of Delaware provides education and advanced sessions with our experienced instructors at the location of research on railway engineering, safety, operations, and your choice”; and Training-Related Consulting, “a service economics for the North American and international railway designed to help with a creative solution to training proband transit industry. The program provides training at the lems,” according to Director Brian Brundige. “Our courses undergraduate and graduate levels to include degree and have been used by tens of thousands of people across a wide professional training, with on-site and off-site (online) short range of disciplines to enhance their knowledge in order to courses. Courses include “Introduction to Railroad help them become successful in the rail industry. We offer Engineering-Design of Railroad Track,” “Railroad courses covering a broad spectrum of disciplines.” For more Engineering-Degradation and Maintenance,” and “Railroad information, see www.railwayeducationalbureau.com. RA 40

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High profile OmniTRAX, Inc., has appointed Kevin Shuba as its CEO. Shuba comes to OmniTRAX from Brambles Limited, a logistic services company, where he served as Group Senior Vice President and member of the Executive Leadership Team. Prior to that, he held several senior sales and management positions with Baxter Healthcare Corporation.

Shuba served in the U.S. Army for six years obtaining the rank of Captain, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Shuba Said company Chairman Brad Skinner, “Kevin brings to the OmniTRAX company, an extraordinary and diverse set of skills and accomplishments. His career reflects the energy and talents of an entrepreneurial leader who has consistently grown P&L, managed multi-locational facilities, and designed and implemented growth strategies through the buying and integration of businesses.”

July 30-31

ALASKA RAILROAD CORP. named Bill O’Leary Chief Operating Officer, Wendy Lindskoog Vice President, Business Management & Corporate Affairs, Clark Hopp Vice President Engineering, Barbara Amy Chief Financial Officer, and Jon Garner Transportation Superintendent.

head of communications and marketing for Skanska Infrastructure Development North America.

Skelly and Loy— Gerald C. (Bud) Grove joins as Senior Civil Engineer.

ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. named Paul Morris President and CEO.

TranSystems—Robert Ryan named Market Sector Leader for the company’s national Passenger Rail & Transit practice areas.

CANADIAN PACIFIC appointed the Hon. Jim Prentice to the company’s Board of Directors. CP also named Robert Johnson Vice President U.S. Operations, succeeding Doug McFarlane, who retired.

SUPPLIERS Crouch Engineering—Richard W. Brann named Vice President and General Manager.

Delcan—Susan Cox, Paul Croft, Patrick Cruickshank, and Sameh Salib promoted to Principal. Yousef Kimiagar promoted to Senior Principal.

Sylvain Montminy promoted to Vice President.

HNTB Corp.—John R. Seaboldt, P.E. joins as Vice President and New York office project delivery manager.

J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc.— Harry Steelman has joined the firm as Senior Construction Manager.

Skanska USA—Jessica Murray named

SYSTRA—Michael D. Jones named Vice President Human Resources.

Watco Cos.—Matt McKenzie named Executive Vice President and CFO.

100 YEARS AGO in

(JULY 1913) MOTOR CARS As indicated by the records of service made by motor cars in the maintenance of way department, there is no longer reason to question the possibility of effecting material economies by the use of these cars under normal conditions.

The practically universal approval reported by all roads which have used them shows that they are a success.

At the same time, the conditions under which motor cars are operated must be carefully studied in order to secure the most satisfactory results. As a general rule the longer the sections and the lighter the traffic the greater are the economies possible.

Agricultural Transportation Summit Westin O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill. Mike Steenhoek, Tel.: 515-727-0665; Website: www.soytransportation. org; www.ngfa.org/meeting.cfm.

September 29-October 2 Railway Interchange 2013 Indianapolis, Ind. Carol Steckbeck, Tel.: 919-303-5140; Email:csteckbeck50@gmail.com; Website: www.railwayinterchange. org/registration.html.

September 29-October 2 APTA Annual Meeting Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Ill. Yvette Conley, Tel.: 202-496-4868;

Email: yconley@apta.com; Website: www.apta.com.

October 2-3 Southwest Association of Rail Shippers Conference Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Phoenix, Ariz.

Jack Dail, Tel.: 425-818-8240; Email: jdailconsulting@ comcast.net; Website: www.railshippers.com.

October 9-11 95th Annual Railway Tie Association Symposium and Technical Conference Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Nev. Tel.: 770-460-5553; Website: www.rta.com.

October 15-16 Railway Age Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads

Washington Marriott, Washington, D.C.

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Products Faiveley Transport event recorders reliably keep track

Faiveley TransporT’s event recorders offer reliability, drawing on designs that reduce the number of electronic card components, ensuring that only the cards necessary are used.

Faiveley Transport’s customers can now boast an exceptional MTBF (Mean Time between Failures) of 170,000 hours without the need for preventative maintenance, with the exception of a battery change every 19 years. in addition, Faiveley offers security, being one of the first to offer Sil4.

The company’s range of products makes it possible to tailor the solutions to meet the needs of all customers, from the simplest to the most complex request. The brand new TOM P is an entry-level product, in terms of cost, that complies with all the norms

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Faiveley Transport can also offer advanced versions providing greater functionality than simply recording the train speed and distance travelled.

These versions can help prevent issues by identifying driving errors or by using a dead man’s control device to check the driver’s ability to drive the train, and allow for preventative maintenance. all models are designed on a modular basis, which includes the vast majority of signals to be processed, allowing customers the freedom to

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Contact Faiveley Transport, Tel.: 610-524-9110; Fax: 610-524-9190; email: info@faiveley.com.

Bourque Logistics launches RAILCHANNEL.com Software provider Bourque logistics last month launched its Railchannel. com website, which provides videos that offer tips and techniques on how to get the best benefit from the company’s software modules. For training, one can access short videos that address common software functions, such as data entry and reporting. These are available via the 42

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web and in some cases embedded directly within the company software.

The company said it also offers clients custom video documentation of the logistics process.

RailChannel.com was created to easily view video tutorials on all of the Bourque logistics modules including RailTRaC®, yardMaster®, eBill®, Railacct®, RateServer®, TransPay®,

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To use the new search feature, log into RailChannel.com using your Bourque logistics customer citrix login user name and password. Once logged in, type your criteria in the empty search field. Click once on the video to begin watching. One can click the “CC” to turn closed captioning off or on. website: www.railchannel.com.

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CTC Inc. readies IGOR for summertime debut CTC, inc. is nearly done beta testing its interconnected grade crossing operations recorder (igOR™) and will be ready to take orders later this summer. in development for roughly 18 months, igOR allows the traffic signal system to communicate with the rail signal system to ensure that preemption is functioning as designed at grade crossings interconnected with the traffic signal system. igOR™ features include a digital menu interface, video recording capability, and remote monitoring in real time. For more information, contact linda Jacobson, Tel.: 817-886-8243; Fax: 817-886-8225; email: ljacobson@ctcinc.com.

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Financial edge anthony KRuglinsKi

Fracking: How are the railroads handling it?

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s I have reported on the rosy rail industry picture that comes along with fracking and related items, a nagging concern lurks in the back of my mind: Some rail carriers might make mistakes as they build these new businesses. My concern persists despite seemingly weekly government reports of ever-increasing estimates of oil and gas reserves in fracking fields.

History holds examples of predatory coal rate pricing practiced by one railroad against another that ended up causing problems not only for the railroads involved but for the shippers themselves. Could the modern rail industry be “cruising for a bruising” in the middle of all of this success?

After chatting with industry sources who should be in positions to know what is going on, the answer seems to be that the CBR (Crude-By-Rail), LNG, and fracking sand businesses at U.S. railroads are each developing in a commercially reasonable fashion, with significant amounts of railroad time and treasure devoted to required infrastructure and logistics. We were unable to uncover evidence of any road chasing new traffic off with high freight rates.

Here is more of what we learned: • U.S. railroads, some already reeling from holes in their coal businesses, have embraced these new fracking-related businesses. One source commented that this, alone, was an unusual state of affairs compared with the 30 or so years the industry needed to develop its intermodal business. But railroads are viewing these businesses from the perspective of a 5-to-10 year horizon, rather than truly long-term businesses.

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developing, and that a conservative view on term is the way to go.

• With this mid-term horizon in mind, railroads are pricing their services, which are market-based but adjusted for cost-related factors, to recover traffic-specific investments during that 5-to-10 year period. These include investments in transload facilities as well as the rail networks (including sidings and switches) that support these facilities.

Railroads are pricing their services to recover traffic-specific investments.

• Railroads are also using the advent of this new traffic to review the cost of downgrading secondary traffic to accommodate delivery schedules for priority unit trains.

• The resulting transportation rates have been described as “compensatory” to the railroads. They do not reflect (we are told) predatory pricing. Put differently, no one seems to be looking to cook the goose laying the golden eggs!

• Given the economics of the businesses that are developing, it does not appear that the resulting transportation costs for moving CBR, LNG, or frac sand are impeding the growth of these profitable new businesses.

In researching this article, it was nearly impossible to end a conversation without a source offering an opinion on just how long the golden goose will “lay” (whether I asked or not).Some of

the reasons proffered for an eventual sunset included the potential of polluting accidents of some kind. Visions of an entire unit train going in the ditch and polluting a pristine nature reserve came quickly to mind. Another horror story suggested involves the wastewater from a fracking pond escaping and destroying a community’s aquifer. The issue is how the nation and our industry would react to such potential disasters.

At least one of our railcar lessors is already addressing these safety issues.

According to reports we have received, one tank car lessor is only building new 29,000 gallon, heated, insulated tank cars on the logic that eventually safety requirements will make jacketed tank cars in unit train CBR service mandatory.

Another theory for the expiry of these new businesses involves the ultimate construction of one or more new pipelines. While this may be in the offing, our bet is that shippers of fracked hydrocarbons, once introduced to the flexibility of rail service, will not want to put all their eggs into one basket and will keep their delivery options open. Even at a premium price over pipelines, rail will keep a good deal of what they have today and are developing for the future.

Finally, we’re told that the fracking fields will “play out” eventually. True, all good things come to an end eventually.

It’s our bet, however, that the 5-to-10 year horizon we’ve been told the railroads are planning on will end up being a conservative target.

We will keep a weather eye out for problems in this area. A lot of us are spending time and resources supporting energy producers and rail carriers as they “birth” this new industry. We all have an interest in seeing it succeed.

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Item Code

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209 211 BKTSSAF 213 BKTSSG 213 BKWRK 214 BKFSS 215 BKROR 217 218 BKRRC 220 BKEND 221 BKSEP

Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures & Rules of Practice Track Safety Standards (Subpart A-F) Track Safety Standards (Subpart G) Railroad Workplace Safety Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards Railroad Operating Rules and Practices Railroad Communications Rear End Marking Device, Passenger, Commuter & Freight Trains BKHORN 222 Use of Locomotive Horns BKRFRS 224 Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock BKHS 228 Hours of Service BKLSS 229 Locomotive Safety Standards BKSLI 230 Steam Locomotive Inspection BKSAS 231 Railroad Safety Appliance Standards BKBRIDGE 237 Bridge Safety Standards BKLER 240 Qualification and Certification of Locomotive BKCONDC 242 Conductor Certification BKBSS

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Part Title 210 Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations 215 Freight Car Safety Standards 216 Emergency Order Procedures: Railroad Track, Locomotive and Equipment 217 Railroad Operating Rules 218 Railroad Operating Practices - Blue Flag Rule 221 Rear End Marking Device-passenger, commuter/freight trains 223 Safety Glazing Standards 225 Railroad Accidents/Incidents 229 Locomotive Safety Standards 231 Safety Appliance Standards 232 Brake System Safety Standards

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BKCAD

Part 214: Railroad Workplace Safety; Adjacent Track On-Track Safety for Roadway Workers: The FRA has delayed the effective date of this final rule. The final rule mandates that roadway workers comply with specified on-track safety procedures that railroads must adopt to protect those workers from the movement of trains or other on-track equipment on “adjacent controlled track.” The FRA needs more time to review the petitions and comments that were received.

The effective date is now July 1, 2014.

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Part 242: Conductor Certification

The Conductor Certification rule (49 CFR 242) outlines details for implementing a Conductor Certification Program. The FRA implemented this rule in an effort to ensure that only those persons who meet minimum Federal safety standards serve as conductors, to reduce the rate and number of accidents and incidents, and to improve railroad safety. Softcover. Spiral bound. 124 pages.

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