Serving the Owners & Operators of Private Railroad Equipment

The Railroad Passenger Car Alliance (RPCA) is a 501(c)(6) business alliance dedicated to fostering and assisting in the preservation, display, and operation of rail passenger equipment and museums preserving the history of rail transportation in North America. The RPCA and its members provide valuable resources for research and data pertaining to railroad equipment.



Membership Renewal

Membership renewal page is now open on our new program.

New Inspection Form

Freight Move Inspection Form .pdf

This form is a “work in progress”, and I would welcome input from car owners, mechanics, railroads, etc on things to add or ways to improve this form. There has been a need for a check list like this for passenger cars moving in freight train service for some time and this is an attempt to fill that void. For any comments, email Jon Clark at domeliner@hotmail.com


The RPCA maintains an online library of historic documents, current Amtrak certification paperwork, and other resources for railcar owners and operators.Research in our data collection →

The RPCA maintains an online library of historic documents, current Amtrak certification paperwork, and other resources for railcar owners and operators.

Research in our data collection →

RPCA offers several membership levels for you and/or your organization to participate in railcar operations and learn from other experienced railcar owners.Join our organization →

RPCA offers several membership levels for you and/or your organization to participate in railcar operations and learn from other experienced railcar owners.

Join our organization →