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- 2013 Article Index
Find railroading Mechanical articles for the rail career professionals
Rail-car delivery forecast for 2014: 61,500 — by Toby Kolstad
Locomotive manufacturers offer new solutions for railroads' evolving motive power needs
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Passenger Rail at a Glance 2013
Tank-car supply predictions may be too rosy — by Toby Kolstad
Railroad mechanical departments adjust fleet maintenance strategies, train workers for future growth
Rail car and locomotive statistics: Progressive Railroading's Fleet Stats 2013
Passenger railroads detail current, near-term rolling stock plans
Crude by rail and the tank car boom: Is the risk profile changing as the crude tank car fleet grows? (Guest Comment)
Rail wheels, axles and bearings: The innovation continues
Tank car boom masks dearth of orders for other rail cars — analysis by Toby Kolstad
Guest Comment: On the right (connected) track with the Industrial Internet
Sustainability: Freight car builders explore ways to make operations more environmentally friendly
New rail-car rule in Canada eyes emerging technologies
Oil boom will sustain the economy, rail-car leasing sector in 2013 - by Toby Kolstad
Progressive Railroading's
2013 Finance & Leasing Guide - Preface
Banks - Rail Finance & Leasing Guide 2013
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Lessors - Rail Finance & Leasing Guide 2013
Rail finance and leasing outlook: What are the key issues in 2013?
Rail finance and leasing outlook: What has been the biggest change during the past 10 years? What will the next big change be?