Conference Guide

CONFERENCE GUIDE

2018 NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition

January 10-13, 2018

J.W. Marriott LA LIVE Los Angeles, California

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents: Pages:

Program 4 – 10

Seminars at the NRC Conference 11

Outside/Associated Group Meetings 12

Spouse Program 13

Scholarship Program 14

Congressman Denham Fundraiser 15

Sponsor List 16

Exhibitor List 17– 18

Safety Awards 19

Special Awards 20 – 23

2018 NRC Auction - April 26, 2018 24

Sponsor Pages 25 – 31

Railroad Day on the Hill – March 7, 2018 32

Grassroots Program Overview 33– 36

Save the Date: Future NRC Conference Dates and Locations 37

3 Wednesday, January 10 Time Event Location 8:00am – 12:00pm NRC Board of Directors Meeting Olympic III 8:00am – 4:00pm Exhibitor Set-Up Diamond Ballroom 12:00pm – 7:30pm Registration Platinum Foyer 4:30pm – 7:30pm NRC Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Diamond Ballroom Welcome Reception Sponsored by: Custom Truck & Equipment – Rail Division Loram Maintenance-of-Way NESCO Specialty Rentals Ragnar Benson

Wi-Fi in the General Session and Exhibit Hall

SSID: NRC 2018 Sponsored by AXION Password: ECOTRAX!

Sponsored by: Stacy & Witbeck

9 Saturday, January 13 (con’t) 11:20am – 11:45pm “BNSF’s 2018 Capital Program and Opportunities for Contractors and Platinum Ballroom Suppliers” – Craig Rasmussen, AVP Engineering Services & Structures, BNSF (confirmed)

Sponsored by: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. 11:45am – 12:00pm Concluding comments from outgoing NRC Chairman Chris Daloisio, Platinum Ballroom incoming NRC Chairman Mike Choat and NRC President Chuck Baker

Finale Reception Date: Saturday, January 13 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: J.W. Marriott Pool Deck (Inclement weather backup location in Platinum Ballroom)

Finale Reception Sponsored by: RailWorks Railway Interchange 2019 IAT International

Specialty Cocktail Bars Sponsored by: Railroad Construction Company

10 ADDITIONAL SEMINARS

In addition to the full conference program and exhibition, there will be three additional seminars taking place. See below for a summary of the seminars.

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION DRUG & ALCOHOL RULE SEMINAR "Overview of FRA Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Regulation for Maintenance-of-Way Workers Final Rule"

What: Jerry Powers, Staff Director of the Drug & Alcohol Program in the Office of Railroad Safety at FRA, will provide information on this final rule, published on June 10, 2016. Powers will also provide updates on Part 219 rule has been implementation, and how companies can continue to work with the FRA to ensure they are in compliance. There will be a presentation and time for Q&A afterwards.

When: Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Where: Plaza II room on the 2nd floor of the J.W. Marriott

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION TRAINING RULE SEMINAR "Overview of FRA Part 243 Minimum Training Standards Final Rule"

What: Rob Castiglione, Staff Director of Human Performance Program in the Office of Railroad Safety at FRA, will provide information on this final rule - published on November 7, 2014 - for training requirements for all railroad employees and contractors who perform safety related work. The Final Rule requires railroad employees and contractors who perform safety-related work to be trained and qualified to comply with any relevant federal railroad safety laws, regulations, and orders. The rule represents the first time that railroad contractors will be directly regulated by the FRA. This seminar will provide information on the Final Rule and walk contractors through all of the requirements of the rule. There will be a presentation and time for Q&A afterwards.

When: Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Where: Plaza I room on the 2nd floor of the J.W. Marriott

TRACK CONSTRUCTION SEMINAR "Managing Contractor Risks Related to Innovative Procurement & Emerging Technology”

What: Kevin Sheys of Attorney at Law at Nossaman LLP, will present a seminar on the risks related to innovative procurement and the how the emerging technologies will affect the process.

When: Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 3:30 PM to 430 PM

Where: Plaza II room on the 2nd floor of the J.W. Marriott

11 OUTSIDE/ASSOCIATED GROUP MEETINGS

Wednesday, January 10 8:00 am – 12:00 pm NRC Board of Directors Meeting – Olympic III 8:00 am – 5:00 pm RTA Executive Committee Meeting – Olympic I 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Railway Interchange Coordination Meeting – Plaza I 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm NRC Safety Committee Meeting – Olympic III

Thursday, January 11 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Plasser American Meeting – Plaza III 8:00 am – 5:00 pm RailWorks Meeting – Olympic I 11:30 am – 5:00 pm REMSA Board of Directors Meeting – Olympic III 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm FRA Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Regulation for Maintenance-of-Way Workers – Plaza II 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Managing Contractor Risks Related to Innovative Procurement & Emerging Technology – Plaza II 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm FRA Part 243 Minimum Training Standards Seminar – Plaza I

Friday, January 12 8:00 am – 12:00 pm RailWorks Meeting – Olympic I

Saturday, January 13 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm ASLRRA LPC Meeting – Plaza I - II

Monday, January 15 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Railroad Maintenance and Industrial Health and Welfare Fund – Olympic III

Tuesday, January 16 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Railroad Maintenance and Industrial Health and Welfare Fund – Olympic III

12 2018 SPOUSE PROGRAM – Thursday, January 11, 2018

ACTIVITY ITINERARY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Location

1st Floor – 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Arrive in the J.W Marriott Conference Center 1st floor Conference lobby Center

West Road 8:30 AM (2) Motorcoaches Leave J.W Marriott LA Live

Warner Brothers Studio Tour *Bring Photo ID 9:36 AM & 9:48 AM – 11:45 3400 Warner Blvd, 9:15 Arrive to Warner Bros. Studios AM Burbank 9:30 am Tours Begin

Depart Warner Bros to Hard Rock Café 12:00 PM *20-25 min drive from WB

Approx. arrival, time to explore Walk of Fame or guests 12:25 PM welcome to grab a drink at the bar 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 105 Lunch @ Hard Rock Café 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM *Legendary Menu

2:30 PM Depart Hard Rock to JW Marriott LA Live

Approx. arrival back to hotel 2:50 PM *15-20 min drive from lunch

The spa treatments are to be booked on your own. The spa has all registered spouses names. To book please call 213 – 763 – 4400 and mention you are with the NRC. You can book any of the options below, or you can get an $85 credit to any treatment at the spa and pay the difference on your own. Please schedule as far as advance is possible. Same day scheduling is frequently unavailable.

• 25 minute Rush Hour Massage A targeted massage that eases tension, reduces stress and address specific areas of concern • 25 minute Skin Quench Facial A refreshing facial treatment designed to quickly and effectively address dehydrated and fatigued skin • 25 minute Refloxolgy An ancient Chinese technique that uses pressure point massage on the feet • 50 minute Shellac Manicure A revolutionary shellac lacquer is applied and set under UV lighting. Leaving you with instant dry, incredibly durable, high shine manicure for two weeks which includes: Soak, cut & file, cuticle work, hydrating hand massage, polish or buff • 50 minute Classic Pedicure Maintain amazing results and keep nails in good condition with this rejuvenating treatment which includes: Soak, nail file and shape, exfoliation, cuticle work, hydrating foot and leg massage, polish or buff • Shampoo and Style Our talented team of stylist will compliment your look for any special occasion

13 NRC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) scholarship program is open to children or grandchildren of NRC members companies.

The 2017 NRC Scholarship winners are: First Place - $12,000 Matthew Heron Georgetown University NRC Member Sponsor: Harsco Second Place - $6,000 Scholarship Award Sarah Fletcher University of Calgary NRC Member Sponsor: L.B. Foster Third Place - $3,000 Scholarship Award Connor Cazac University of North Dakota NRC Member Sponsor: Modern Railway Systems

The 2017 NRC Scholarship Program will be announced later in January 2018.

Applications will be accepted starting in May 2017. The application deadline will be August 31, 2017.

For more information on the NRC Scholarship Program, visit www.nrcma.org/scholarship.

Please contact Matt Bell at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The NRC would like to acknowledge and thank those companies and individuals that have contributed significant funds to initiate and support this valuable program.

To make a donation to the NRC Scholarship Program make checks payable to "NRC Education Center" & send to: NRC, 410 First Street, SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003. Please note that all donations are tax deductible. 14 Please Join the Members of the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) in support of HON. JEFF DENHAM Republican, Tenth Congressional District of California House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chairman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials Saturday, January 13th Lunch - 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Please RSVP to Lindsey Ford’s Filling Station at Collins at [email protected] JW Marriott LA Live

Requested Contribution: Leader: $2,500 PAC or Individual Attend: $1,000 PAC / $500 Individual

Paid for by Denham for Congress

 Please return to Matt Van Blargan, 5827 Colfax Ave Alexandria, VA 22311 or [email protected] (cc: [email protected]), or bring to event in Los Angeles ☐I look forward to attending ☐ I cannot attend I would like to contribute: Donor Information: ☐ $5,400 ☐$2,700 ☐$1,000 ☐ $500 ☐$_____ Name: ______Payment Method: Employer: ______☐ Enclosed Check made out to “Denham for Congress” Occupation: ______☐ Online at www.JeffDenham.com Phone: ______☐ Credit Card: ☐ Visa ☐ Mastercard ☐ Amex e-mail: ______Card #: ______Address: ______Expiration: ______Security Code: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______Your contribution is not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal income tax purposes. An individual may contribute up to $5,400 per election cycle – that is, $2,700 for the primary, and $2,700 for the general election. A multi-candidate PAC may contribute up to $10,000 per election cycle – that is $5,000 for the primary, and $5,000 for the general election. Individual contributions must be made from the donor’s own funds. Contributions from corporations and foreign nationals are prohibited. Not printed at government expense.

I authorize this transaction, and declare that it is within federal15 regulations as outlined above. Signature: ______Date: ______SPONSOR LIST The NRC wishes to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition. Without their support, this Conference would not be possible:

Ames Construction Pandrol Appalachian Timber Services, LLC Patrick Engineering Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Plasser Axion Power Rail Training & Consulting AXIS Track Report Progress Rail Services Balfour Beatty Rail Progressive Railroading Blackmon Auctions R&R Contracting Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell, LLC Nordco Coleman Industrial Construction R.J. Corman Railroad Group Commercial Insurance Associates Ragnar Benson CSX Contracting Session Sponsored by STV Inc. RAILCET Custom Truck and Equipment - Rail Division Railroad Construction Company Danella Railroad Constructors, Inc./Railroad Delta Railroad Construction Construction Co. of South Jersey Design Nine Railway Interchange 2019 Encore Rail Systems Railway Track & Structures Granite Construction RailWorks Corporation GREX SEMA Construction Hamilton Construction Company Seneca Harsco Rail Skanska HDR Inc. Stacy & Witbeck Herzog Contracting Corp. Steel Dynamics, Inc. Holland Stella Jones IAT International STV Inc. Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. STX Railroad Construction Services J-Track LLC Trains Magazine Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. TGS Solutions LB Foster V&H Trucks Loram Maintenance-of-Way voestalpine Nortrak, Inc. NESCO Specialty Rentals Vossloh Omaha Track Western-Cullen-Hayes WSP

16 EXHIBITOR LIST Companies A-Me.

Exhibitor Booth No. Exhibitor Booth No. Adam's Auction 215 G&B Specialties, Inc./Pride Bodies Ltd. 408 American/Enterprise Concrete Products 608 Gensco Equipment 406 American Rail Engineers 109 GeoStabilization International 718 Aon Risk Services 409 Golight, Inc. 716 AREMA 817 Gradall Industries, Inc. 715 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 316 Guzzler Manufacturing 707 Asbell Companies 618 H & H Engineering Construction, Inc. 811 ASLRRA 217 Harsco Rail 702 Aspen Equipment Company 906 HARTL Crusher North America LLC 112 Auto Truck Group 704 Hayward Baker Rail Services Division, A Keller 614 Company Avante International Technology, Inc. 108 HIPPO Multipower 606 Ballast Tools Equipment 711 HiRAIL Corporation 304 Big R Bridge 203 Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction Inc. 413 Blackmon Auctions 808 Holland L.P. 703 BrandSafway 814 Hougen/Trak-Star 404 Brown Rail Equipment 417 Illumagear 517 Case Foundation Company, A Keller 616 Industry-Railway Suppliers 502 Company Cembre Inc. 803 Ingersoll Rand 512 Century Group Inc. 407 Innovative Parts & Solutions Ltd. 617 ClearWay Industries 918 J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems Inc. 714 Consultants F. Drapeau 712 Jacobs 107 Contech Engineered Solutions 308 Kinshofer 804 Continental Railworks 904 Kipper Tool Company 314 Custom Truck & Equipment, LLC 902 Knox Kershaw, Inc. 403 Danella Rental Systems 411 Landoll Corporation 104 Delta Railroad Construction/Quality Track 402 LCPtracker, Inc. 218 Equipment Diversified Metal Fabricators 909 Lewis Bolt & Nut Company 717 Dixie Precast 419 LincolnTransportation Insurance Brokers 519 DYMAXRAIL 204 Loram Maintenance of Way 503 EagleLIFT, Inc. 319 LT Resources, Inc. 806 ELEVATE Retaining Walls 708 MAC Products Inc 611 EMSEAL Joint System 117 MacAllister Railroad Machinery 116 Encore Rail Systems 810 Macton 709 ESCO Equipment Service Co. 302 Maser Consulting P.A. 809 Falcon Rail 508 Menard's Railroad Materials 318 Flexovit USA, Inc. 306 Metal Fatigue Solutions 812

17 EXHIBITOR LIST Companies Mi.-Z

Exhibitor Booth No. Exhibitor Booth No. Midwest Mole, Inc. 114 The Reinforced Earth Company 908 Miller Ingenuity 418 RELAM, Inc. 103 Moley Magnetics Inc. 719 Rhomberg Sersa Rail 604 National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. 211 Richard Goettle, Inc. 416 The Neel Company, T-Wall (R) Retaining Wall 513 Rototilt Inc. 710 System Neotec Innovation - F.Drapeau 713 RPM Tech Inc. 317 NESCO Specialty Rentals 805 RSSI 912 Nicholson Construction Company 310 S&C Distribution Co. 205 Noble Diagnostics 610 Savage Services Corporation 910 Nord-Lock Inc. 213 Sieb Sales & Engineering 515 Nordco 901 Stancor, L.P. 511 North American Rail Products 913 Supertrak/Huddig 207 Oldcastle/Startrack 514 Swingmaster Corp. 415 Omaha Track 507 Tensar International Corporation 208 Omega Industries 510 TNT Sales & Rentals, Inc. 917 Omni Products Inc. 615 Travelliance 505 Orgo-Thermit, Inc. 818 Trecan Snowmelters 210 Pandrol Track Systems 504 United Rail, Inc. 612 Pettibone 119 V&H Trucks, Inc. 819 Plasser American Corporation 307 Vancer 202 PMC Rail - International Academy 312 voestalpine Nortrak Inc. 516 PortaCo, Inc. 816 Vossloh-North America 605 Presto Geosystems 305 Wausau Equipment Company, Inc. 219 Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company 410 WELD Racing, LLC. 105 Progressive Railroading 603 Western States RailRoad Solutions 609 Racine Railroad Products 303 Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc. 311 RAILCET 706 Wheel Rail Seminars Presents WRI '18 315 Railhead Corp 509 Whiting Corporation 405 RailPros Field Services, Inc. 802 Whitmore Rail 100 Railroad Component Rebuilds, Inc. 414 Wilderness USA, Inc. 613 Railtech Welding and Equipment 506 Willamette Valley Company 602 Railway Age, RT&S, IRJ and The Railway 807 Zephyr UAS, Inc. 209 Education Bureau RCE Equipment Solutions 905

18 2017 NRC SAFETY AWARDS

The NRC is pleased to announce the 2017 Safety Award winners. We had a record 65 companies win awards! These outstanding safety winners will be recognized at the 2018 NRC Conference in Los Angeles. Underwritten by Commercial Insurance Associates and sponsored by RT&S, these awards seek to recognize those NRC Contractor members with strong workplace safety programs. Each of these companies should be commended for their extensive efforts to promote and improve safety in the rail contracting industry, and for subjecting their full safety program and range of practices to an exhaustive outside review. These companies represent the very best of the NRC and the entire railroad construction and maintenance industry. More than half of all the 2017 CN RS afety Award contestants had perfect scores! This reflects very well on the participating contractors, and speaks to the fact that the railroad contracting industry is safe and getting safer. A special thanks to David Armstrong and Kevin Brons (Commercial Insurance Associates) for volunteering their time and expertise to coordinate the evaluation of the applications. Platinum Winners – Score of 100 out of 100 points American Track Generations J.F. Brennan Ames Construction K.W. Reese Inc. Asbell Companies Kraemer North American, LLC Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. Lone Star Railroad Contractors Civil Works Contracting Meyer Contracting Clayton Railroad Construction, LLC MEC - Mass. Electric Construction Company Coleman Industrial Construction Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC CR Construction Company Polivka International Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Ragnar Benson Georgetown Rail Equipment Co. Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey Granite Construction Company Railroad Construction Company Inc. Herzog Contracting Corp Railroad Constructors Inc. Herzog Railroad Services Inc. Rhinehart Railroad Construction Inc. Herzog Services Inc. RJ Corman Herzog Technologies Savage Services Holland Company Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. James McHugh Construction US Trackworks LLC

Gold Winners – Score of 80-99 points out of 100 points American Rail Marketing Loram Maintenance of Way Armond Cassil Railroad Constructors Modern Railway Systems, Inc. C.J. Bridges Railroad Contractors Moran Environmental Capital Railroad Contracting Inc. Omega Rail Services, Inc. Crafton Railroad Company Inc. Queen City Railroad Delta Railroad Construction Railroad Controls Limited Fay, an i+iconUSA Company Railworks MOW Frontier Railroad Services RailWorks Signal & Communications HAFCO Services RailWorks Track Services HD Machines, LLC RailWorks Track Systems Inc J-Track LLC STX Kenny Construction Company Trans-Global Solutions, Inc. L.K. Comstock National Transit Inc.

Silver Winners – Score of 70-79 points out of 100 points Allied Track Services Tranco Industrial Services, Inc. Kelly-Hill Company Clayton Railroad Construction, LLC PNR RailWorks Kelly-Hill Company Sharp and Fellows Tranco Industrial Services, Inc. TRAM Construction 19 2017 NRC SPECIAL AWARDS WINNERS Field Employee of the Year Mr. Phil Hutton, Track Manager for Universal Rail Systems (URS), has been selected as the 2017 NRC Field Employee of the Year. Previously employed by Canadian National Railway, Phil joined URS in 2012 as a Track Protection Rule 42 Foreman and was often called upon to protect complex projects. In less than two years, Phil was promoted to Assistant Track Protection Manager and, in 2014, he became the Track Protection Manager with responsibility for over 50 flagmen covering an operating area of nearly 7,000 square miles. “Phil stood out from the beginning,” said D.G. Wilfong, Director of Strategic Development in Eastern Canada for URS and Phil’s director supervisor. “Phil demonstrates all aspects of [quality] through continuous improvement, acting with integrity, respecting relationships and ensuring accountability.” “He treats his team with the highest regard,” said Priya Menezes, Human Resources Manager for URS. “He is always looking out for his employees and is dedicated to taking the company’s success to a higher level.” Customers describe Phil as “someone that has been available day or night to assist,” and as “a great manager, mentor, teacher, and guide.” Phil’s knowledge of the industry, commitment to his customers, leadership abilities, and his dedication to safety are among the many attributes that make for an outstanding Field Employee of the Year.

20 Railroad Construction Projects of the Year The 2017 Large Project of the Year award goes to the KCS Mossville Yard Expansion Project in Westlake, Louisiana by Ragnar Benson, LLC. The project had two major components: 1) a classification yard that expands KCS’s operations, and 2) a rehabilitated and expanded leased storage yard to support the construction of the nearby Sasol Ethane Cracker Plant. The two- hundred-acre project included 212,769 feet of new track, 37,843 feet of rehabilitated track, drainage, lighting, and roadways. The existing yard facilities were demolished and four new buildings were added along with a wastewater treatment system, a fuel unloading track, and a spill containment area. A new 13 span bridge was also built across the old yard to allow traffic to travel over the new yard without the need for multiple crossings. The project had many challenges including relocating a water canal, gas line, and a 115 KVA power line, and establishing drainage in swampy conditions. Ragnar Benson continually reworked the project schedule to maximize available work as unexpected challenges arose. There were 405,000 man-hours worked on this project. The Ragnar Benson team had zero recordable injuries and no lost time accidents. “Throughout the construction process, Ragnar Benson diligently monitored the project’s schedule through weekly updates and constant adjustments to obstacles,” said Steven Raiche, Construction Manager for KCS. “The project was very successful.”

The 2017 Small Project of the Year Award goes to the Union Pacific Lakeside Sub Bridge Project in Box Elder County, Utah by Ames Construction. UP’s 24-miile causeway across the Great Salt Lake outside of Ogden, Utah is a vital link in the transcontinental railroad, carrying dozens of trains per day. Originally built in 1900, with partial reconstruction in the 1950s, time and location in a harsh physical environment compromised the two concrete culverts that had allowed water to flow through the causeway. By 2011, the causeway had sunk more than 15 feet, rendering the culverts ineffective. Ames was the prime contractor for construction of a 180-foot six-span precast box girder bridge to reestablish the bi-directional water flow between the two arms of the lake. Ames faced multiple challenges including limited site access, track time, and staging areas, and environmental permit restrictions. Mobilization of heavy equipment to the bridge site was complicated by a low-capacity existing bridge on the causeway. Equipment had to be delivered on highway-rated transport trucks and assembled at the construction site, which had extremely limited work areas alongside active tracks with high train traffic. There were more than 40,000 man-hours on this project with one recordable injury. There was no lost time or restricted days. “Ames managed through difficult obstacles throughout the project and managed to stay on schedule,” said Tim Smith, Assistant Manager of Bridge Construction for UP. “The Project Manager always had a solution to the obstacles. The quality of work was the best in the business.” For their flexibility and problem solving abilities in complex environments, and commitment to exceeding customer expectations and safety, the NRC is proud to honor these projects as our Large and Small Projects of the Year.

21 PAST NRC SPECIAL AWARDS WINNERS

2016 Rail Projects of the Year Exposition Light Rail Transit Phase 2 Design-Build by Skanska-Rados Joint Venture (Large) Walong to Marcel 2nd Track by Granite Construction (Small) Field Employee of the Year Greg Dunn, Project Manager for Herzog Contracting Corp.

2015 Rail Project of the Year Port of Long Beach, Pier E by Herzog/Reyes, a Joint Venture Field Employee of the Year Dennis Riggs, General Superintendent for Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey

2014 Rail Projects of the Year Port of Los Angeles Berth 200 Rail Yard by Herzog Contracting Corp. (Large) Crawsfordsville Bridge Repair by Joseph B. Fay Company (Small) Field Employee of the Year Mike Spalding, Track Superintendent, Stacy and Witbeck

2013 Rail Project of the Year Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, Delta Railroad Construction, Inc. Field Employee of the Year Craig Almont, Construction Project Engineer, Hamilton Construction

2012 Rail Project of the Year Utah Transit Authority FrontRunnerSouth, Stacy & Witbeck/Herzog Contracting Corp. Joint Venture Field Employee of the Year Dave Friehl, Track Superintendent, Herzog Contracting Corp

2011 Rail Project of the Year Utah Transit Authority West Valley TRAX Light Rail, a Stacy & Witbeck/Kiewit Infrastructure West Joint Venture Field Employee of the Year Anthony “Tony” MacIsaac, General Superintendent and Track Supervisor, Railroad Construction Company, Inc.

22 NRC Hall of Fame Inductees

Ronald Brown, Founder, Annex Railroad Builders

Rick Ebersold, President, Herzog Services, Inc.

John Zuspan, Owner, Track Guy Consultants

Cosmo Lawrence “Larry Sr.” Laurello, Past Owner & General Manager, Delta Railroad Construction, Inc.

James J. (Jim) Daloisio, Chairman and CEO, Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey

Bill Herzog, Founder and Owner, Herzog Contracting Corp.

Thomas Philip “Phil” Stout, Executive, Atlas Railroad Construction/Marta Track Construction

23 Interest Form for NRC Railroad Construction and Maintenance Equipment Auction – April 26, 2018

Fill out form and email to NRC staff at [email protected]

Auction begins 8:00am on Thursday, April 26, 2018– expected finish by 1pm.

Location: Blackmon Auctions, 425 Blackmon Road, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086.

Equipment Inspection: : 8am-5pm, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 officially, although practically speaking anytime in the weeks preceding the auction. To schedule shipment or delivery of equipment for the auction, contact Blackmon Auctions.

Hotel: Discounted room block will be available. Hotel TBD, will be announced shortly.

Happy Hour/Social Event – April 25, 2018, 5:00pm to 11pm – location TBD

Name: ______Company: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______

Check all that apply:

_____ My company is interested in donating equipment to the Auction. 100% of the proceeds of the sale will go to the NRC Safety, Training and Education Fund. My company will receive the tax deduction benefits.

_____ My company is interested in consigning equipment to the Auction. My company will receive 100% of the proceeds of the sale, minus a 2% seller’s fee which will go to the NRC Safety, Training and Education Fund.

_____ My company is interested in sending a representative to consider purchasing equipment at the Auction. I understand that I do not need to register ahead of time with the NRC for this event, but should contact Blackmon Auctions for an Official Auction Catalog. The auction will begin promptly at 8am, April 6, 2017.

Auctioneer: Host Association: Blackmon Auctions, Inc. National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) Thomas Blackmon Jr. Matt Bell Phone (501) 664-4526, [email protected] Phone (202) 715-1264, [email protected] P.O. Box 7464, Little Rock, Arkansas 72217 410 First Street SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003 www.blackmonauctions.com www.nrcma.org

NRC Auction Committee: Danny Brown (Chairman) Deric Berry Daniel Daugherty Mark Gaffney CTE Rail Herzog Contracting Corp Progress Rail Services Stacy & Witbeck (810) 397-3533 (816) 901-4058 (810) 252-7729 (510) 748-1870 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jay Gowan Matt Harbison Paul Laurello Greg Spilker RailWorks Danella Delta Railroad Construction Encore Rail Systems (803) 822-9160 (610) 680-0640 (440) 992-2997 (303) 956-3796 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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31 Railroad Day on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Bringing the Railroad Industry’s Message to Washington

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Railroad Day on Capitol Hill brings together hundreds of the nation’s railroads, contractors, suppliers, and shippers for a day-long series of meetings with Congressional leaders. These sessions provide an opportunity to talk with our elected representatives about infrastructure spending, tax policy and regulatory issues, all of which affect the well-being of our businesses and the competitiveness of America in the global marketplace.

With the Trump Administration and a Republican Congress in DC working to make substantial policy changes, the railroad industry will need a big turnout on March 7th to drive our message home. Let your voice be heard! Register today for Railroad Day!

“Participation of the rail industry in Railroad Day was critical to our efforts to secure passage of the short line railroad tax credit. My colleagues and I look forward to Railroad Day each year and hearing about the issues that are important to the industry.”

- Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) Sponsor of short line railroad tax credit legislation

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 is Railroad Day on Capitol Hill 2018.

Go to www.aslrra.org/web/Events/Railroad_Day_2018/web/Events/ Railroad_Day/Save_the_Date_Railroad_Day.aspx for event registration materials. Registration and our hotel room block at the Washington Marriott Marquis will open shortly.

Also, please plan on joining Congressional leaders, Congressional staff, federal rail agency staff, and your colleagues for the Annual Legislative Reception at Union Station on the evening of March 7th.

Contact Kathy Cassidy of the ASLRRA at [email protected] or 202-628-4500 for additional meeting information.

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These visits not only give Members of Congress firsthand knowledge of the rail industry, but also demonstrate how rail contractors and suppliers are positively affecting the industry and economy. The results include positive publicity for the member company, a good working relationship with the company’s Representative or Senator, and a strong contact for the NRC to utilize when advocating for issues on behalf of our member companies on Capitol Hill. A win- win-win!

These congressional visits are coordinated and executed by NRC staff with little work required by the host NRC member company…we just need your project or facility to show off!

If your company is interested in hosting your Member of Congress for a visit, please contact Lindsey Collins at [email protected] or (202) 715-2916 to begin the process.

Grassroots Events Completed in 2017

Staff of Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Congressman Roger Marshall (R-KS-1) February 22 at Atlantic Track & Turnout in May 10 at Dymax Rail in Wamego, KS Richmond, IL Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN-09) July 10 at R.J. Corman Railroad Services in Jeffersonville, IN Staff of Congressman Bill Flores (R-TX-17) Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-33) March 13 at Axion Structural Innovations in August 11 at LA Metro with Skanska USA Civil in Waco, TX Los Angeles, CA Congressman John Carter (R-TX-31) Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5) April 11 at SENSR Monitoring Technologies, LLC in September 22 at Knife River Corporation in Georgetown, TX Salem, OR Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL-12) Staff of Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY-4), April 19 at R.J. Corman Railroad Services in of Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rand Paul Caseyville, IL (R-KY), and of Gov. Matt Bevin (R-KY) October 17 at TRAM Construction in Garrison, KY Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Staff of Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ-9) April 20 at Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. in Carter December 18 with Stacy and Witbeck and Valley Lake, IA Metro in Tempe, AZ

33 Highlights from NRC Grassroots Events

Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) August 11, 2017 Event with Skanska USA Civil at LA Metro in Los Angeles, CA

“It was a pleasure to see firsthand the completed Expo 2 line, which connects many diverse neighborhoods in California’s 33rd District from Santa Monica to downtown L.A. The project demonstrates the value of supporting transportation infrastructure investments.” – Rep. Lieu

Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9) July 10, 2017 Event with RJ Corman in Jefferson, IN

“It was a pleasure to learn more about L&I Railroad, R.J. Corman, and the services they provide in Indiana’s 9th District and beyond. Their commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable freight network has enabled southern Indiana businesses to establish themselves, thrive and grow.” – Rep. Hollingsworth

Congressman Alex Mooney (WV-2) February 17, 2016 Event with Appalachian Timber Services in Sutton, WV

“Thanks to Appalachian Timber Services for an informative tour of their facility. Rail transportation is a huge part of the lifeblood of not only the 2nd district, but of West Virginia, the Appalachian Corridor, and the country as a whole. The great work being done by ATS helps ensure that this industry, and our local and national economies continue to thrive.” – Rep. Mooney

Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-17) March 9, 2016 Event with Atlantic Track in St. Clair, PA

“I‘d like to thank Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. and the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association for the opportunity to tour their facility in St. Clair. Manufacturing and engineering are critical pieces of Pennsylvania’s economy, and we must do everything we can to ensure we’re making things here in Schuylkill County. I’m committed to expanding skilled jobs like the ones at Atlantic by supporting policies such as extending the short line rail tax credit, which would help create these jobs and further promote rail.” – Rep. Cartwright

Congresswoman Brian Babin (TX-36) August 18, 2016 Event with RailWorks in Deer Park, TX

“Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy, and the track that RailWorks builds and maintains is critical to America’s rail network. I was pleased to learn more about the facility in Deer Park, which not only supports the hundreds of Texans who work here, but also the thousands of businesses in Texas and across the country that utilize rail and will benefit from enhanced efficiencies from new and upgraded track.” – Rep. Babin

Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) October 15, 2015 Event with Railroad Company of South Jersey in Paulsboro, NJ

“This investment in infrastructure in South Jersey is an investment in our future. The trains that will travel these rails will literally deliver new jobs and economic growth to this region, and that’s something we all welcome.” – Rep. Norcross

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) September 22, 2015 Event with L.B. Foster in Spokane, WA

“It is critical that manufacturers thrive in our community. I will continue to advocate for smaller and more effective government and work with local organizations, like L.B. Foster, to create opportunities and jobs right here in the Spokane region.” – Rep. McMorris Rodgers

Senator Lindsey Graham (SC) Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Event with Harsco Rail in Columbia, SC

“It was a pleasure to have a visit from Senator Graham and his staff to our South Carolina manufacturing facility. We have worked closely with the Senator’s office in the past and we appreciate all the help and support he has provided to our company, other South Carolina businesses, and the national economy.” –Scott Jacoby, President, Harsco Rail

Congressman Paul Ryan (WI-01) Monday, September 16, 2013 Event with Nordco in Oak Creek, WI

“While there, Ryan spoke with Nordco employees to ‘learn more about their contributions to our economy,’ Ryan's press secretary Kevin Seifert said. "’It was a productive conversation and Congressman Ryan appreciated the hospitality from those at Nordco,’ Seifert said.” –Oak Creek Patch

36 SAVE THE DATE: FUTURE NRC CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATIONS

Please join us at our upcoming Annual Conferences and Exhibitions!

2019 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 6-9, 2019, Marco Island, FL

2020 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 5-8, 2020, San Diego, CA

2021 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 6-9, 2021, Hollywood, FL

2022 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 5-8, 2022, Phoenix, AZ

2023 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 8-11, 2023, Boca Raton, FL

2024 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 3-6, 2024, Scottsdale, AZ