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Over 24% of our gross revenue is spent on maintenance of way
Over $100,000.00 per year in capital improvements for track, bridges and signals
Can accommodate unit trains with loads of 286,000 lbs/car
Tamping programs keep our road beds solid, level and in gauge
Tie replacement programs are on-going to insure safe operation
Our snow plow keeps the winter track clean and open
Car and Diesel Shop
Over 30,000 square feet under roof maintenance facility
Large enough to accommodate both freight and passenger cars and locomotives
Overhead cranes and drop table
Complete overhaul of locomotives
Wreck damage repair on railcars
Electrical, pneumatic and brake repair and testing
AAR Certified
Lighted outdoor rip tracks for running repairs