Dear Freight Car Maintenance Professional 

The Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services held its annual technical conference again this year at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, September 16 to 18, 2009. As always, our educational sessions were held in conjunction with other associations affiliated with the Coordinated Committee of Mechanical Associations.

This year’s conference was one of or most exciting in quite a while with a full agenda of current issues critical to every railcar maintenance professional, presented by those among us who are on the leading edge of today’s technology and regulations. Many of you had the opportunity to meet and share your thoughts with your associates from all segments of the rail car maintenance arena. 

In addition to the outstanding presentations, leading industry vendors provided indoor exhibits and displays, which contained examples of their latest technology and were staffed with knowledgeable personnel who answered all of your inquires regarding their products. 

The Chicago Hilton & Towers, as usual, provided a block of rooms for attendees of our conference and offer their usual outstanding service to our organization.

Our Association exists to provide you, our members, with a solid knowledge and understanding of railcar maintenance. This continuing mission is only possible with your support through your membership and your participation in our annual technical conference.

If you would like to ask us a question regarding our organization, its mission or activities, please contact us by Email. We will answer you right away. Also, if you would like to review our 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 or 2009 conference presentations, click on the "Archives" selection at the top or bottom of this page and select the conference of your choice.

Thank you for your continued participation and membership with the Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services. We look forward to your continued membership.

John Sigler

President, 2008 - 2010

Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services