Mid-America Car, Inc. - Locomotive

Truck TransportationUnited States11-50 Employees

Mid-America Car, Inc. – Locomotive has been in business for over 42 years (since 1978). We have three primary departments serving the railroad, and other industries.

Our Car Department performs a variety of freight and passenger car repairs. We specialize in running repairs, wreck repairs, modifications, and rule 88 modifications and rebuilds. Mid-America Car, Inc. – Locomotive is AAR M-1003 certified for repairs 85 hours and over. Our customer base includes class one railroads such as Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Kansas City Southern (KCS), and Union Pacific (UPRR). We also perform repairs for leasing companies such as Greenbrier, Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Residco and private car owners such as Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L). We have over 42 years of experience performing all varieties of running repairs and accident damage repairs – from light to heavy, on steel and aluminum cars. Car unloading capabilities and all types of AAR electronic billing are available as well. We have been M-1003 certified for 25 years (since 1995).

Our Locomotive Department performs repairs, modifications, and installations at our customer’s request. We perform everything from monthly maintenance to engine replacement. We also work on all models of diesel-electric locomotives, including EMD, GE, and Alco. Our Locomotive Department is AAR M-1003 certified for traction motor assembly. 

Our Fabrication Department specializes in fabrication with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, utilizing our CNC equipment coupled with manual shop equipment. We can custom fabricate a wide variety of locomotive and railcar items from safety appliances to complete new carbodies, from 16-gauge to 5 inch thickness. 

The Paint Department is a division of the Fabrication Department. They perform paint and bodywork for a myriad of customers and applications. Our core business is the support of the car and locomotive departments, but that is not our only business.

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