Mechanical Resource Library
Welcome to the RPCA Resource Library, the only place online to download technical information on railroad passenger equipment and locomotives. The Railroad Passenger Car Alliance is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the information shown, nor do we accept any liability for its use or misuse. These documents are provided free of charge. If you appreciate their availability consider joining the RPCA!
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List updated February 2, 2022
Air Brakes:
Amtrak Mechanical:
NOTE: For all current Amtrak mechanical standards, please see the most recent Amtrak Revised SMP; all previous Amtrak SMP documents are for reference purposes only!
Amtrak Part 223 Safety Glazing Standards Final Rule, issued 02/09/2016
Amtrak Positive Train Control (PTC) ARROW update for Privately Owned Cars, issued 03/29/2015
Amtrak SMP 28603 Mechanical Standards for Operating Privately Owned Cars, issued 09/13/2013
Amtrak SMP 28603 Summary of Axle and Wheel UT Requirements - 9-13-2013
TTCI procedure for the Ultrasonic Testing of Railroad Axles, 1-26-2004
Amtrak PC-x Forms:
The most recent forms are available on Amtrak’s website under “Private Car Inspection Support Information”.
Budd Rail Diesel Cars (RDCs):
Passenger Car Floor Plans:
2 Double Bedroom/2 Compartment/2 Single Room/1 Drawing Room/Lounge
GN 8 Duplex Roomette/2 Double Bdrm/Buffet/Lounge Winnipeg & Manitoba Club
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:
Passenger Car Construction:
Locomotives:
Misc. Items:
Power Parts Catalog (for reference only)
Power Parts Gasket Catalog (for reference only)
Trucks, Buffers, Wheels & Bearings:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
Waukesha Documents and Procedures
Couplers