Modern Rail Capital

Expert In Railcar Leasing and Services

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We’ll be in sunny Scottsdale this week for the annual TEGMA meeting and we’d love to talk with you about your 2024 goals and how we can help keep your commerce moving.

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Do you own railcars that are gathering dust and wish you could get them off your balance sheet? You can sell your idle cars to us for a cash injection – then you can always lease them back from us if you need them.

Learn about our Sale and Sale Leaseback: https://t.co/X36R9uPuBy

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Non-metallic minerals had a strong year in 2023, increasing carloads year-over-year. If you’re looking to lease railcars, we have small covered hoppers available that are perfect for sand, cement and other non-metallic minerals.

https://t.co/9rHXH0cMgs

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We’re excited to celebrate the 100th anniversary at the MARS Winter Meeting! We agree with MARS President Kathy Bathurst, who said “With a rich history, North America’s railroads are poised to bring even more benefits to the economy, supply chain, and environment in the future.”

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We’ve appreciated serving our customers in '23, helping them to keep commerce moving. We look forward to 2024 and how we can continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.

We will be closed from Dec. 29- Jan. 3, but will resume regular business hours on Jan. 4.

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We hope everybody has a wonderful holiday break! MRC will be closed on December 25 and will resume regular hours on December 26.

[Modern Rail Capital @MRCRailLeasing]

If you have idle railcars on your books, 2024 is a great time to get them off your balance sheets with a Sale & Sale Leaseback with MRC. You can shed yourself of railcar ownership by selling them to us – and then lease them right back if you need them.

https://t.co/2ZucocKT7g

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This time of year means one thing: the Traffic Club of Chicago Holiday Gala! We look forward to networking with everybody at the Sky-Line Club on December 14, so be sure to stop and say hello if you see us.

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Are there enough steel gondolas available to meet demand? Steel production is expected to be strong, but retirements of steel cars have outpaced replacements 3 to 1.

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Modern Rail Capital has so much to be grateful for, especially all our customers! From the entire MRC team, we wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving.

[Modern Rail Capital @MRCRailLeasing]

The steel market is estimated to reach $910B by 2029 … but FTR’s forecast for new steel coil gondolas through 2027 remains low. Check our steel coil infographic for more informative data regarding the industry.

https://t.co/sAx8WreYE4

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Looking for a cash injection for your business heading into 2024?

Get idle railcars off your balance sheets by selling them to MRC – you can even lease them back to us if you need railcars but don’t want the headaches that come with owning them.

https://t.co/DvyIi9UHTy

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DID YOU KNOW: Since 2019, retirements of coiled steel cars have outpaced replacements nearly 3 to 1. That could cause issues with expected growth in demand for coiled steel. Learn more with our infographic:

https://t.co/sAx8WreqOw

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COMING SOON: Need to ship grain products or soybean meal? We’ve got you covered. Our newly built Gravity Large Covered Hoppers will be available for lease soon. If these seem like a good fit for your application, reach out with any.

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AVAILABLE FOR LEASE: Our 5-Trough Transverse Coil Gondolas are ideal for loading finished steel and steel coils in various sizes. These cars are built for a 221,500 lbs. load limit and feature steel covers to protect the coils from the elements.

https://t.co/HVo73b3aoj

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Need to ship cement, sand, or other nonmetallic metals by rail? We have small covered hoppers available for immediate lease! Our team is ready to answer all your questions about our small cubes.

Learn more here: https://t.co/9rHXH0cMgs

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Several rail companies have expressed optimism about meeting the demand for hauling grain products and soybeans this harvest season.

Check out this article in FarmWeekNow for the good news: https://t.co/Sbf7UMU0hM

#GrainProducts #Harvest #Rail #Freight

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We are thrilled to be attending the NEARS Fall 2023 Conference this week in Portland, Maine! We look forward networking and expert panel discussions on the industry. We’d love if you come say hello!

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Today’s Regulatory Fireside Chat at #RailwayInterchange2023 included members of the STB, PHMSA, and FRA where they hosted an important discussion on regulatory support to advance safety and efficiency through technology and innovation.

Session is sponsored by @MRCRailLeasing