Rail Industry Specialist Articles

Rail Industry Specialist, Ltd. and President, Michael J. McGee – in his role as Project Manager – have been featured for rail related expertise in both domestic and International projects in several notable US and International print publications and websites.

"News From Freightlink"
October 2007, Freightlink.com (Australian Website)

Work at SA’s Islington Workshops is picking up pace as around 70 new hopper wagons— being built by Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia (CFCLA) for the... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company"
October 2005, Anchor Age (US Publication)

Refurbished railcars have been transiting the Port of Savannah as Ro/Ro cargo enroute to the Port of Fremantle in western Australia. Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company's (CFCL) subsidiary... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"GL Class - Technical Overview"
October 2003, Motive Power (Australian Publication)

The "GL" class was developed from a need to supply a low cost 3000hp dual cab locomotive for the CFCLA lease fleet. To meet the need, surplus C30-7A locomotives in the... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"GL 181 Unveiled"
April 2003, Motive Power (Australian Publication)

Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia (CFCLA) officially unveiled the first 3000HP GL Class locomotive at the Powerhouse Museum on the evening of Tuesday 28 January. Over 100... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"Port Lays Tracks for Rail Venture Down Under"
September 2002, Port of Baltimore (US Publication)

The Port of Baltimore has a hand in a new railroad line that is under construction between Alice Springs and Darwin, some 12,000 miles away. Sound like the premise for a yet-to-be-made-sci-fi... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"Automatic Discharge Hoppers Exapand CFCLA Fleet"
March 2001, Railpage Australia (Australian Website)

Leading rail-leasing company CFCL Australia announced today that it is continuing to expand its Australian lease portfolio with the addition of 42 open-top automated-discharge... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"Bold Initiative in $5 Million Rail Wagon Build"
March 2000, Railpage Australia (Australian Website)

The expansion of its independently owned wagon lease fleet by CFCL Australia will bring significant benefits to interstate and regional rail operators. CFCL Australia (CFCLA) is... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

 

"CFCLA Seeking to Provide Versatility in Wagon Supply & Leasing"
February 2000, Railpage Australia (Australian Website)

Railway equipment supplier and lessor, CFCL Australia (CFCLA) is expanding its lease portfolio and with the sale of ballast hopper wagons to Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.