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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.

With 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
5.7.2008
VITERRA TO ACQUIRE NREC LOW EMISSIONS LOCOMOTIVE FOR VANCOUVER TERMINAL
Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) ("Viterra") will reduce emissions and traffic delays at its Pacific grain terminal in Vancouver with the acquisition of an N-ViroMotive™ GenSet locomotive from National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC).
5.6.2008
ecoFREIGHT Delivers ecoFRIENDLY Locomotives
Canadian Pacific (CP: TSX/NYSE) will test two environmentally friendly locomotives in southern Ontario thanks to Transport Canada's ecoFREIGHT Program announced Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Kathryn McQuade today.
2.27.2008
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway successfully tested ultra low emissions locomotive from National Railway Equipment Co.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) today announced that the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway recently held a one-week operational test of a three-engine 2100 HP (3GS-21B) N-ViroMotive® GenSet locomotive at their Gary Indiana switch yard. The new unit is EPA certified and CARB recognized as an ultra-low emitting GenSet locomotive.
 
 
 
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