22nd Annual NRC Equipment Auction
Join us April 22-23, 2026, for the 22nd Annual Railroad Equipment Auction in Austinburg, Ohio.
This springtime event brings together buyers and sellers of used railroad construction and maintenance equipment. All contractors, suppliers, and railroads are invited to sell, consign, or donate their equipment. In recent years, this events has featured in-person and online auctions. Proceeds from donated equipment supports the NRC’s safety training programs, including the ongoing safety training video series and FRA Part 243 templates.
How It Works - A buyer's Premium of 10 percent is charged on all items.
Auction Proceeds for a Worthy Cause - A percentage of the buyer’s premium supports the NRC’s safety training programs.
21st Annual Equipment Auction - Thank you to this year's sponsors: Progressive Railroading.
Night-before-Auction Happy Hour: Enjoy an evening of camaraderie and networking the night before the auction. Thank you to our 2025 sponsors RELAM, MOW Equipment Solutions, and Delta Railroad Services.
Auctioneer: Blackmon Auctions. Thank you to Blackmon Auction for administering our auction.
Shipment and Delivery of Equipment: To schedule shipping or delivery of equipment following the auction, please contact Billy Hartnedy of Blackmon Auctions by email.
Schedule and Hotel Recommendations:
General Questions? Contact Auction Committee Chairman Daniel Daugherty.
Past Auctions - In the past, prior auctions have featured a range of used equipment, including the following:
Serving on the NRC’s Auction Committee gives me the opportunity to shape one of the industry’s most worthwhile events. It benefits everyone involved: sellers disposing of unneeded assets and buyers finding needed equipment. The industry benefits too because the proceeds go toward developing safety training resources for contractors.
Senior Vice President
RailWorks Corporation
