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Serving the secondary market throughout North America.
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We are entirely focused on finding and placing railcars to match industry requirements
- Tell us exactly what your needs are: whether you want to get, sell, or store cars;
- Always try to be as specific as you can with your request with car requirements
- We search the industry and our database, drawing upon a wide range of sources; and then,
- We present you with options.
It costs you nothing and takes just a couple of minutes to fill out the request forms, let us do the rest.
The Types Of Rail Cars We Sell and Lease
Boxcar
Boxcars carry a wide variety of freight and are fully enclosed. Doors can be on the side, ends, or top. Because they are enclosed, boxcars protect the freight inside from the weather during transport. These rectangular boxes carry a wide variety of freight, usually crated or palletized goods.
Bulkhead Flatcar
Bulkhead flatcars are designed to handle materials such as flat steel, pipes, logs or other similar commodities where it is necessary to have an “end” that prevents movement of the materials in the course of movement.
Center beams
A type of flat car, center beams are railcars meant to carry building equipment and supplies in bundles.
They are flat-bottomed, and a longitudinal I-beam runs down the center. This beam not only adds strength to the car, but it helps protect cargo from damage during transport.
Hopper Cars
Hopper cars are large freight cars that are used for transporting loose bulk cargo, often grain, coal, rock, or ore. Hopper cars can be either open-topped or covered, depending on what is being transported.
Covered Hoppers
Gondolas
Gondola railcars are used to carry a variety of bulk products from coal to stone to scrap metals.
Large Capacity Gondolas
Large capacity gondolas are used to handle low density bulk products such as wood chips, auto fluff, waste materials and similar items.
Coil Cars
Coil cars are a type of gondola with racks to handle round steel coils, usually sheet metals like steel. They come in a variety of lengths, tonnage, and capacities for specialized commodities. They keep cargo secure and can be easily customized.
Flatcars
Flatcars are flat top railcars primarily used to transport industrial parts like pipes, rails, or steel machinery. You may have also seen them carrying stacks of lumber or large vehicles like tractors or tanks. As you can guess, these cars are low to the ground and completely flat.
Gondolas
Gondolas are open-topped railcars with side walls meant to contain loose materials.
Gondolas typically carry heavy bulk cargo like sand, iron ore, scrap metal, or copper. Because of their open-topped design, gondolas are usually filled with items that aren’t at risk of being damaged by elements like wind or rain.
Tank Cars
Tank cars are rail cars designed to hold a wide range of liquid materials, including for example petroleum products, acids, food grade materials, and other chemicals. They are easy to identify by their cylindrical shape and can hold upward of 33,000 gallons at their largest.
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Common Rail Car Questions
How Much Does a New Railcar Cost to Buy?
The cost of a train car varies depending on the type of car and its features. For example, a passenger train car may cost more than a freight train car. The cost also depends on the train car’s brand, model, and year. On average, a train car costs between $100,000 and $200,000.
Some train cars may cost more or less than this depending on the factors mentioned above. When purchasing a train car, it is essential to compare prices from different sellers to get the best deal. Train cars are an expensive investment, so be sure to do your research before purchasing.
How Much Does it Cost to Buy an Old Railroad Car?
If you’re interested in purchasing an old rail car, there are a few things you need to know. First, it’s essential to know how much money you’re willing to spend. Rail cars can vary significantly in price, depending on their age, condition, and amenities. For example, an older car might cost less than $20,000, while a newer model with more features could cost upwards of $150,000. [Note: the scrap value of railcars can approach $13-15,000 based upon scrap steel prices.] It’s also important to factor in the cost of shipping and repairs. Shipping costs can vary depending on the distance the car needs to travel, and repairs might be necessary if the car is not in working order. Purchasing an old rail car can be costly, but it can also be fun and exciting to add to your collection.
Can I Buy an Old Rail Car?
Yes! There are a few ways that consumers can purchase old rail cars. One is to find a company like us specializing in selling used rail cars. See below for the different types of cars that we have available.
Who can Own Railcars?
In the United States, it is perfectly legal for a civilian to purchase and engage railroads to move the car(s). No law restricts ownership of trains to specific types of entities. Several private companies offer passenger and freight services via their own private rail lines. And while owning your own personal car may be a bit out of reach for most people, it is possible if you have the resources and the interest.
Of course, freight railroads do not allow unaffiliated parties to operate on their trackage so all private railcar owners must have working contract relationships with the freight railroads to have their cars moved. Typically the contract relationship is with the carrier serving the origin or destination point.
Our mission is to match each customer with a railcar solution that meets or exceeds their requirements, under the best terms available.