Equipment Under Restoration
We’re Working on the Railroad
Railexco is hard at work bringing multiple pieces of historic railroad rolling stock back into operation. When completed, these locomotives, coaches, and cabooses will be available for sale or lease. Check out our ongoing projects below.
To enquire about equipment sales and leases contact info@railexco.com.
SD18 616 Locomotive
RXCX 616 is a SD18 locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in 1960 for the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad. The locomotive was built to haul heavy iron ore trains in Northern Minnesota. The locomotive was later acquired by the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway for use on local trains and as a hump yard switcher.
In 2007 Canadian National Railway acquired the EJ&E and with it SD18 616. The locomotive would retired from Canadian National Railway in 2010. Railexco purchased 616 in 2023 and returned it to service in 2024.
RXCX 616 is currently under lease.
Historic Photo Credit: Mike Ripchak Jr
SD40A 6014 Locomotive
RXCX 6014 is an EMD SD40A. These were unique six-axle diesel-electric locomotives built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between 1969 and 1970 for the Illinois Central Railroad. Railexco purchased 6014 in 2023 and plans to return it to service when resources allow.
SD40As have a longer frame when compared to most other SD40 variants. This allows for a larger 5000 gallon fuel tank. The locomotive is powered by a sixteen-cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine, which provides 3,000 horsepower. 6014 is one of only 18 SD40As ever built.
Historic Photo Credit: Bernie Feltman
Union Pacific RPO 5911
Built by the Budd Company for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Railway Postal Office. This RPO was acquired by Railexco in 2023 and will be converted into an open air passenger car for use on excursion passenger trains. The car will feature a full length bar, 3 open doorways on both sides, and ample event space.
SEPTA Bay Window Caboose 2002
SPAX 2002 is a modified by window caboose acquired from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in 2023. The bay window is notched to fit alongside high level passenger platforms. SEPTA stored 2002 in a publicly accessible location at the end of track 6 in Philadelphia’s Suburban Station for several years.
Historic Photo Credit: Dave Homer
Illinois Central Caboose 199417
Railexco recently rescued IC 199417 from a static display. The caboose will be restored as time and other resources allow. IC 199417 is in good condition and available for sale.
To enquire about equipment sales and leases contact info@railexco.com.