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 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:

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning:

Passenger Car Construction:

Locomotives:

Misc. Items:

Trucks, Buffers, Wheels & Bearings:

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

Waukesha Documents and Procedures

Couplers