20th Annual NRC Equipment Auction
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.
20th Annual Equipment Auction - Thank you to this year's sponsor: Progressive Railroading.
Date: In-person Auction - Starts at 9 am (CDT) on May 2, 2024, On-line Auction - close at 12 pm (CDT) on May 6, 2024
Registration - Click here to register. Your registration will let us know if you intend to particulate virtually or in person and if you intend to consign or donate equipment.
Location: Blackmon Auctions Complex, 425 Blackmon Road, Lonoke, AR 72086 (about 25 miles northeast of Little Rock, AR)
Hotel: Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock, # 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, AR 72114. A standard non-smoking room is $119/night. The NRC Room Block is full. Please contact hotel directly for availability.
Night-before-Auction Happy Hour: Enjoy an evening of camaraderie and networking at the home of the Travs, Little Rock’s premier minor league baseball team. We'll have food and drink in the ballpark’s premium suite sponsored by RELAM, MOW Equipment Solutions, and Delta Railroad Services.
Auctioneer: Blackmon Auctions. If you are interested in consigning, selling, donating or inspecting equipment, or registering as a bidder, contact NRC Auction Chairman Danny Brown or Thomas Blackmon.
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: Details will be announced early in 2024
General Questions? Contact Auction Committee Chairman Danny Brown or Mike McGonagle, the NRC’s vice president of government affairs & operations.
Past Auctions - In the past, prior auctions have featured a range of used equipment, including the following:
Fleet and operations managers continually evaluate their equipment to ensure they have the right mix for the work ahead. That’s been a huge reason for the popularity of the NRC Railroad Equipment Auction. This highly anticipated annual event gives railroads and contractors the opportunity to sell and buy equipment to optimize their fleets.
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