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.


RPCA 2023 Conference

Save the dates Wednesday January 11 -> Sunday January 15th

Information and Hotel reservation links here.

Current Tentative Schedule (down loads as a .pdf)



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.

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