Annual Conference

In an effort to continually update members on mechanical, regulatory, and operating issues, the RPCA hosts an annual conference every January. Located in a different city each year, the conference normally includes seminars, networking and social opportunities, shop tours, and occasional railroad tours. For more information on upcoming conferences, be sure to join our email list or click on the corresponding links below.

If you would like more information on hosting an RPCA Conference, please contact the RPCA Conference Coordinator Charles Barthold at conferences@rpca.com or at 612-529-3428.

RPCA Conference Locations

  • 2021 Spencer, NC (canceled due to COVID-19)

  • 2020 Albuqerque, NM

  • 2019 Cincinnati, OH

  • 2018 Springdale, AR

  • 2017 French Lick, IN

  • 2016 Tyler, TX

  • 2015 Reno, NV

  • 2014 Branson, MO

  • 2013 Buffalo, NY

  • 2012 Indianapolis, IN

  • 2011 Pueblo, CO

  • 2010 Spencer, NC

  • 2009 Dallas, TX

  • 2008 Duluth, MN

  • 2007 San Jose CA

  • 2006 Huntington WV

  • 2005 Morristown, NJ

  • 2004 St. Louis, MO

  • 2003 Nashville, TN

  • 2002 Kansas City, MO

  • 2001 Bradenton, FL

  • 2000 Chicago, IL

  • 1999 Cumberland, MD

  • 1998 Albany, NY

  • 1997 Saginaw, MI

  • 1996 Branson, MO

  • 1995 Westminster, MD

  • 1994 Chattanooga, TN

  • 1993 St. Louis, MO

  • 1992 Baltimore, MD

  • 1991 Buffalo, NY

  • 1990 Pittsburgh, PA

  • 1989 Bardstown, KY

  • 1988 Cleveland, OH

  • 1987 Scranton, PA

  • 1986 Huntington, WV

  • 1985 Cincinnati, OH

  • 1984 Sandusky, OH

  • 1983 Bellevue, OH