Dear Freight Car Maintenance Professional 

The Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services will hold its annual technical conference again this year at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, September 21 to 24, 2008. As always, our educational sessions will be held in conjunction with other associations affiliated with the Coordinated Committee of Mechanical Associations.

This year’s conference will be 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 will have 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 will be providing exhibits and displays, both indoor and outdoor which will contain examples of their latest technology and will be staffed with knowledgeable personnel who answered all of your inquires regarding their products. 

The Chicago Hilton & Towers, as usual, will provide a block of rooms for attendees of our conference and provided their 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 or 2007 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 and will see you in September 2008 at our next Technical Conference.

Charles Dupin

President, 2007 - 2008

Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services