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NREC BrochureNational Railway Equipment Co. (NREC), headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is a privately owned, vertically integrated provider of new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive products and wheel services. Founded by Lawrence Beal in 1984, National Railway Equipment Co. has grown to become the world's largest supplier of remanufactured locomotives, new and rebuilt mechanical and electrical systems and components. The company also provides locomotive field service and technical support. NREC delivers locomotives and services to customers throughout North America and worldwide.

In 2006 NREC introduced new ultra low emissions N-ViroMotive™ GenSet road switcher locomotives for domestic and international service.

view NREC's past and current publicationsWith nine facilities, encompassing over 275 acres and more than 1,330,000 square feet under roof, NREC serves its customers with the best equipped shops in the industry.

  • Nine fully equipped manufacturing facilities in North America
  • Over 500 Locomotives for sale or lease
  • New locomotives for domestic and international customers
  • ALCO, GE & EMD locomotive parts
  • Full range of maintenance, repair, rebuild and remanufacturing services
10.10.2009
New Alliance to Facilitate Green Rail Investment Process
NREC News Release
National Railway Equipment Co. and Compass Capital announce new partnership to ease financing of high fuel efficiency, low emissions locomotives.
9.8.2009
Race Is On to Grab Stake in Rail Effort
Wall Street Journal
The Obama administration is poised to spend $8 billion in stimulus funds on high-speed-rail projects, kicking off a scramble among states and railroads, train makers, construction firms and other companies angling to profit from the unprecedented stream of federal funding.
9.7.2009
Federal stimulus dollars could make Illinois a bright spot in any recovery
Examiner.com
Illinois is among the top five states receiving federal stimulus cash to create jobs on transportation and clean water construction projects, according to information released recently by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

 

 

 
 
 
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