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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
6.10.2008
Modesto & Empire Traction Co. pleased with NREC ultra low emissions locomotive test
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) announced today that Modesto & Empire Traction Company (M&ET) recently operated an NREC N-ViroMotive™ GenSet locomotive in an operational test at their facility here. The locomotive, a two-engine 1500 HP 4-axle unit, is EPA certified and CARB recognized as an ultra-low emitting GenSet locomotive.
6.9.2008
CSX, UP Add Greenery
When CSX Transportation took delivery of its first low-emission "genset" yard locomotives last month near Detroit, it did so with public funds picking up 80 percent of the cost.
5.27.2008
Energy-efficient CSX trains moving into Michigan
New, more energy-efficient CSX trains are moving into Southern Michigan and many hope these trains could be beneficial to the upcoming intermodal hub in North Baltimore. FOX Toledo's Sharai Davis reports.

 

 

 
 
 
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