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 Dear Freight Car Maintenance Professional 

The Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services held the 2005 annual technical conference again this year at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, September 19, 20 and 21, 2005. And, as always, our educational sessions, held in conjunction with other associations affiliated with the Coordinated Committee of Mechanical Associations, were a success . 

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 table top displays with examples of their latest technology and were staffed with knowledgeable personnel to answer all of your inquires regarding their products. 

The Chicago Hilton & Towers, as usual, provided a block of rooms for attendees of our conference and provided 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 click on the link "Ask Our Board" to your right and fill in the form. we will answer you right away. Also, if you would like to review our just held September conference,  click on the link "2005 Conference, below.     

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 2006 at our Technical Conference.

Patrick Ameen

President, 2006

Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services