Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive

Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive Mid-America Car, Inc. Locomotive has been in the business for over 40 years (since 1978). We have th We have been M-1003 certified for 18 years (since 1995).

Locomotive has been in the business for over 35 years (since 1978). We have three primary departments serving the railroad industry and others. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with a little information about our business. Car Department

Our car department performs a variety of freight and passenger car repairs. We specialize in running repairs, wreck repairs, modifications, and rule

88 rebuilds. is AAR M1003 certified for repairs 85 hours and over, Office Manual Rule 88 modifications and rebuilds. Our customer base includes class one railroads such as Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Kansas City Southern (KCS), and Union Pacific (UPRR). We also perform repairs for leasing companies such as Greenbrier, and Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Residco and private car owners such as Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L). We have over 30 years’ experience repairing all varieties of running repairs and all varieties of accident damage repairs – from light to heavy, on steel and aluminum cars. Car unloading capabilities and all types of AAR electronic billing are available as well. Locomotive Department

Our locomotive department performs repairs, modifications, and installations at our customer’s request. We perform everything from monthly maintenance to engine replacement. We also work on all models of diesel-electric locomotives, including EMD, GE, and Alco,
New engine installation

Some work we have performed includes:
• Remote servicing (92-day inspections, annual inspections and tri-annual inspection and air equipment change-out
• Remote carbody repair
• Remote testing and in-servicing of new model locomotives for EMD
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• March Networks, Railhead and Railview camera installation and repair
• Witronix GPS, fuel and monitoring system installation and repair
• Kim Hotstart (standalone and shore power) installation, repair, and modification
• ZTR BOA (Bolt-on Adhesion), Nexsys and SmartStart system installation, commissioning and repair
• AESS installation
• Roof-top (or other) air conditioner installations (all brands and models)
• EMD Dash 2 and Dash 3 upgrade
• Q-Tron QES modification, diagnosis and repair
• Cattron remote control system installations
• GE EVO engine replacement and modification
• Cab carpentry work (floor replacement with Lonseal rubberized diamond-tread flooring)
• Turbo, Main Generator, Blower, Air Compressor, Engine, Traction Motor, Dynamic Brake, Load Regulator diagnosis and repair or replacement
• Modification and preparation of two EMD 90MAC locomotives for shipment to Australia (this included replacement of the OEM air brake system and other necessary modifications)
• Event recorder installation, repair, download analysis and root cause determination
• Traction motor cutout modification
• Bearing-down modification
• Locomotive storage and maintenance
• Collision or wreck repair estimation
• Carbody repair
• Traction motor and truck troubleshooting and replacement
• Draft gear / coupler / pocket repair and replacement and pilot / snow plow replacement and modification
• Our Locomotive Department is AAR 1003 certified for traction motor assembly. Fabrication Department

Our fabrication department specializes in fabrication with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, utilizing our CNC along with other manual shop equipment. We can custom fabricate a wide variety of locomotive and railcar items from safety appliances to complete new carbodies. We perform a good amount of custom work as well; we can fabricate in a variety of metals from 16-gauge up to 3 inch thickness. The primary function of the fabrication department is the support of the car and locomotive departments. We have fabricated the following in that effort
• Locomotive and car body panels
• Complete locomotive cab replacement
• Underframe repairs including complete fuel tanks
• Side sill and pilot sheet fabrication
• Roof and stack cover fabrication
We have even performed fabrication work for the local theme park, among others

Paint Department

The paint department falls under the fabrication department, and performs paint and bodywork for a myriad of customers and applications. Our core business is the support of the car and locomotive departments, but that is not our only business. Our paint department provides the best quality available for your rail (or other) project. We provide duel-media blasting, masking, painting, and AAR-approved vinyl applications for our clients. Internal freight car linings are also available. Our three-media blast booth allows us the ability to professionally remove old paint coatings using either steel grit, non-metallic garnet, and glass. Our paint booth is one of the most advanced available. Twin pneumatic man-lifts and downdraft circulation combine with heated air makeup capable of curing any coating to manufacturer specifications up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This system, coupled with our history and background service to continue our reputation as one of the premier paint and repaint facilities in the United States. We perform paint and bodywork on cars (freight and passenger both) locomotives, automobile and the trucking industry, and again, have performed work for the local theme park. There are no limits to our capabilities. Some very satisfied customers include:

• General Electric (GE)
• Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
• Kansas City Southern (KCS)
• Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
• Norfolk-Southern (NS)
• CITI
• CIT
• GATX
• Railserve
• Iowa Northern

Mid-America Car, Inc. – Locomotive is very proud to offer our customers top-notch installations, repairs, modifications, bodywork, and paint. We look forward to the opportunity of speaking with you further, and would like to help you with your repair, modification, fabrication, and painting needs. To contact us, please call (816) 483-5303, or use one of the methods below. Car Department: Mike Phillips [email protected]

Locomotive Department: Terry Barnhill [email protected]

Locomotive Quality Patrick Godfrey [email protected]

Fabrication Department Jeff Bellamy
(816) 483-6303

General Manager Jerry D**e
[email protected]

Recent project
08/18/2025

Recent project

05/13/2024

Reveal of our recent project

05/13/2024

Teaser video of recent project

10/23/2023
08/03/2023

Get ready for red, white and blue this September!

The Southern California Railway Museum's ex-ATSF No. 5704, repainted into its resplendent bicentennial paint scheme that it originally wore in 1976, will be on display with us at Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023: A Celebration of Past, Present & Future .

Built in 1973, the venerable SD45-2 was given the duty of wearing these patriotic colors as part of the nation's bicentennial of the American Revolution. Following a hard-working career with the Santa Fe Railway and the BNSF Railway, the unit was retired and donated to the Southern California Railway Museum in late 2021.

After an exceptional restoration by partners that included BNSF, Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive and Sherwin-Williams, the beautifully repainted locomotive made the journey from its restoration site in Kansas to California.

This will be the first time that No. 5704 will be on public display since arriving in California, so be sure to have your cameras ready!

11/11/2022

Locomotive Diesel Mechanic:

Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive is currently seeking a Diesel Mechanic. A qualified candidate should have a background in diesel engine repair. Our mechanics troubleshoot and perform repairs on locomotives as needed. We are willing to train the right candidate. Examples include; change injectors, blowers, air compressors, wheels, couplers, power assemblies, main generators, engines, cams, bearings, governors, etc. The work is mostly performed inside a shop setting, but can include travel and working outside with mobile equipment.

Job Perks:

• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties:

Mechanics are given lists of repairs on a daily basis and are expected to work with a partner to perform repairs with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am Monday - Thursday (4-10 hr nights) (3-day weekends!!) . Night shift adds $.84 per hour of shift differential pay. .

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in small areas.
• Occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have previous experience using mechanical hand-tools.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.


WE DO PROVIDE ON THE JOB TRAINING!

Apply online, through Facebook, or contact Jordan Blanc – Assistant GM
Office: 816 483 5305
Cell : 913 548 5255

11/11/2022

Welder - Railroad Freight Car Repair (Carman)

We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator for our railroad car repair department. Previous railroad experience is preferred but we will train the right individual !! A qualified candidate would preferably have a background in welding and metal fabrication / assembly. Our employees work with standard metal working equipment such as welders, grinders, torches, and various hand tools normally inside a shop setting. This position involves occasional travel and possible rotations onto a night shift. Night shift rotation is based on seniority but shall not exceed 30 days 330 pm - 230 am 4 nights per week. Night shift pays an additional $.84 per hour and has 3-day weekends every weekend. Day shift M-F 7am-3:30

Job Perks:
• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties:
Fabricators will be given individual projects on a daily basis and are expected to work individually or with a partner depending on the given project. Expected to perform tasks with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am (4-10 hr nights) Monday - Thursday. If assigned to a night shift, this adds $.84 of shift differential pay.

Job Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass an in-house weld test and subsequently pass a company paid AWS certification within 30 days.
• Most work is inside, but occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must have previous experience using metal working equipment.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.

Apply online, through Facebook, or Contact: Jordan Blanc – Assistant GM
Office: 816 483 5305
Cell : 913 548 5255

11/11/2022

Welder - Railroad Freight Car Repair

We are currently seeking a Welder/Fabricator for our railroad car repair department. Previous railroad experience is preferred but we will train the right individual !! A qualified candidate would preferably have a background in welding and metal fabrication / assembly. Our employees work with standard metal working equipment such as welders, grinders, torches, and various hand tools normally inside a shop setting. This position involves occasional travel and possible rotations onto a night shift. Night shift rotation is based on seniority but shall not exceed 30 days 330 pm - 230 am 4 nights per week. Night shift pays an additional $.84 per hour and has 3-day weekends every weekend. Day shift M-F 7am-3:30

Job Perks:
• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous company paid 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties:
Fabricators will be given individual projects on a daily basis and are expected to work individually or with a partner depending on the given project. Expected to perform tasks with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am (4-10 hr nights) Monday - Thursday. If assigned to a night shift, this adds $.84 of shift differential pay.

Job Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass an in-house weld test and subsequently pass a company paid AWS certification within 30 days.
• Most work is inside, but occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must have previous experience using metal working equipment.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.

Apply online, through Facebook, or Contact: Jordan Blanc – Assistant GM
Office: 816 483 5305
Cell : 913 548 5255

11/11/2022

Diesel Mechanic:

Mid America Car Inc. - Locomotive is currently seeking a Diesel Mechanic. A qualified candidate should have a background in diesel engine repair. Our mechanics troubleshoot and perform repairs on locomotives as needed. We are willing to train the right candidate. Examples include; change injectors, blowers, air compressors, wheels, couplers, power assemblies, main generators, engines, cams, bearings, governors, etc. The work is mostly performed inside a shop setting, but can include travel and working outside with mobile equipment.

Job Perks:

• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Job Duties:

Mechanics are given lists of repairs on a daily basis and are expected to work with a partner to perform repairs with little to no direct supervision. Applicants MUST be available to take turns based on seniority and work up to a 30-day rotation on night shift 3:30pm-2:30am Monday - Thursday (4-10 hr nights) (3-day weekends!!) . Night shift adds $.84 per hour of shift differential pay. .

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in small areas.
• Occasionally must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have previous experience using mechanical hand-tools.
• This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.


WE DO PROVIDE ON THE JOB TRAINING!

Apply online, through Facebook, or contact Jordan Blanc – Assistant GM
Office: 816 483 5305
Cell : 913 548 5255

11/11/2022

Locomotive Electrician

Installs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment, such as motors, generators, air-conditioning units, electrical outlets and lighting fixtures of railroad locomotives. Measures, cuts, threads, bends assembles and installs conduits that connect to control panels and junction boxes, using hacksaw, pipe benders, pipe-threading tools and other hand tools. Splices wire with knife or cutting pliers and solders connections to fixtures, outlets and equipment. Test circuit connections, using electrical test equipment. Installs and tests electrical equipment, such as air-conditioning, heating and ignitions systems, generator brushes and commutators. Installs and repairs headlights in locomotives.

Essential functions of the job:

Must be able to work in small areas. Must be able to work outdoors in wet and cold (below freezing) weather. Must be able to climb ladders. Must have previous experience using mechanical hand tools.

This is strenuous work requiring good corrected vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting.

Employees are subject to occasional travel in as part of their normal job duties. Out of town job assignments may or may not be directly related to normal day to day job functions or department. If specific training is needed for an out of town job assignment, the Company shall furnish that training.

Job Perks:

• Hourly base 40 hr/week ($60K) plus occasional overtime 10-20 hrs/week
• Generous 401(k) retirement profit sharing
• Annual cash bonuses
• Benefit package includes health, dental, disability, vision, long and short term disability

Hourly rate does not include specialty (supervisory or shift) pay or bonuses. We do pay annual performance bonuses and have a very lucrative profit-sharing plan, with employer-matching funds.

WE DO PROVIDE ON THE JOB TRAINING!

Contact Mid-America Car, inc. at (816) 483-5303 or navigate to our website at www.midamericacar.com.

We wanted to take a moment to thank all Veterans for their service, and to thank our employees that are Veterans as well...
11/11/2022

We wanted to take a moment to thank all Veterans for their service, and to thank our employees that are Veterans as well. Thank you for your service to the people of the United States of America!

Jerry D**e
Terry Barnhilll
Mike Kimm
Brian Johnson
Daniel Britt
Chris Gussman
Patrick James Godfrey
and our Founder - Curtis Blanc

Thank you Gentlemen!

Address

1523 N Monroe
Kansas City, MO
64120

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2am
Tuesday 7am - 2am
Wednesday 7am - 2am
Thursday 7am - 2am
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(816) 483-5303

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Mid-America Car, Inc. Locomotive has been in the business for over 41 years (since 1978). We have three primary departments serving the railroad industry and others. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with a little information about our business. Car Department Our car department performs a variety of freight and passenger car repairs. We specialize in running repairs, wreck repairs, modifications, and rule 88 rebuilds. Mid-America Car, Inc. is AAR M1003 certified for repairs 85 hours and over, Office Manual Rule 88 modifications and rebuilds. Our customer base includes class one railroads such as Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Kansas City Southern (KCS), and Union Pacific (UPRR). We also perform repairs for leasing companies such as Greenbrier, and Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Residco and private car owners such as Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L). We have over 35 years’ experience repairing all varieties of running repairs and all varieties of accident damage repairs – from light to heavy, on steel and aluminum cars. Car unloading capabilities and all types of AAR electronic billing are available as well. We have been M-1003 certified for 18 years (since 1995). Locomotive Department Our locomotive department performs repairs, modifications, and installations at our customer’s request. We perform everything from monthly maintenance to engine replacement. We also work on all models of diesel-electric locomotives, including EMD, GE, and Alco, New engine installation Some work we have performed includes: • Remote servicing (92-day inspections, annual inspections and tri-annual inspection and air equipment change-out • Remote carbody repair • Remote testing and in-servicing of new model locomotives for EMD • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting • March Networks, Railhead and Railview camera installation and repair • Witronix GPS, fuel and monitoring system installation and repair • Kim Hotstart (standalone and shore power) installation, repair, and modification • ZTR BOA (Bolt-on Adhesion), Nexsys and SmartStart system installation, commissioning and repair • AESS installation • Roof-top (or other) air conditioner installations (all brands and models) • EMD Dash 2 and Dash 3 upgrade • Q-Tron QES modification, diagnosis and repair • Cattron remote control system installations • GE EVO engine replacement and modification • Cab carpentry work (floor replacement with Lonseal rubberized diamond-tread flooring) • Turbo, Main Generator, Blower, Air Compressor, Engine, Traction Motor, Dynamic Brake, Load Regulator diagnosis and repair or replacement • Modification and preparation of two EMD 90MAC locomotives for shipment to Australia (this included replacement of the OEM air brake system and other necessary modifications) • Event recorder installation, repair, download analysis and root cause determination • Traction motor cutout modification • Bearing-down modification • Locomotive storage and maintenance • Collision or wreck repair estimation • Carbody repair • Traction motor and truck troubleshooting and replacement • Draft gear / coupler / pocket repair and replacement and pilot / snow plow replacement and modification • Our Locomotive Department is AAR 1003 certified for traction motor assembly. Fabrication Department Our fabrication department specializes in fabrication with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, utilizing our CNC along with other manual shop equipment. We can custom fabricate a wide variety of locomotive and railcar items from safety appliances to complete new carbodies. We perform a good amount of custom work as well; we can fabricate in a variety of metals from 16-gauge up to 3 inch thickness. The primary function of the fabrication department is the support of the car and locomotive departments. We have fabricated the following in that effort • Locomotive and car body panels • Complete locomotive cab replacement • Underframe repairs including complete fuel tanks • Side sill and pilot sheet fabrication • Roof and stack cover fabrication We have even performed fabrication work for the local theme park, among others Paint Department The paint department falls under the fabrication department, and performs paint and bodywork for a myriad of customers and applications. Our core business is the support of the car and locomotive departments, but that is not our only business. Our paint department provides the best quality available for your rail (or other) project. We provide duel-media blasting, masking, painting, and AAR-approved vinyl applications for our clients. Internal freight car linings are also available. Our three-media blast booth allows us the ability to professionally remove old paint coatings using either steel grit, non-metallic garnet, and glass. Our paint booth is one of the most advanced available. Twin pneumatic man-lifts and downdraft circulation combine with heated air makeup capable of curing any coating to manufacturer specifications up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This system, coupled with our history and background service to continue our reputation as one of the premier paint and repaint facilities in the United States. We perform paint and bodywork on cars (freight and passenger both) locomotives, automobile and the trucking industry, and again, have performed work for the local theme park. There are no limits to our capabilities. Some very satisfied customers include: • General Electric (GE) • Electro-Motive Division (EMD) • Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) • Kansas City Southern (KCS) • Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) • Norfolk-Southern (NS) • CITI • CIT • GATX • Railserve • Iowa Northern Mid-America Car, Inc. – Locomotive is very proud to offer our customers top-notch installations, repairs, modifications, bodywork, and paint. We look forward to the opportunity of speaking with you further, and would like to help you with your repair, modification, fabrication, and painting needs. To contact us, please call (816) 483-5303, or use one of the methods below. Car Department: Mike Phillips [email protected] Locomotive Department: Terry Barnhill [email protected] Locomotive Quality Patrick Godfrey [email protected] Fabrication Department Jeff Bellamy (816) 483-6303 General Manager Jerry D**e [email protected]