Kansas City, Missouri · Nationwide; locomotives for exportjohn@jfsxrail.com(816) 500-7792

Railroad equipment, bought and sold

JFSX Rail

More than 50 years buying and selling railcars

Quality railcars, bought and sold since the 1970s.

JFSX Rail buys and sells passenger railcars, specialty freight cars and locomotives. We own the equipment we sell, and we take the time to find the right car for your project.

Diesel locomotive
Locomotives, passenger cars and specialty freight equipment
  • We own our inventory

    We own what we sell.

    We purchase equipment, then sell it or hold it in inventory, so you get straight answers about each car.

  • Since the 1970s

    Five decades in the trade.

    Private owners, small businesses, corporations and government agencies.

  • A wide network

    If we don't have it, we'll find it.

    Long relationships with railroads, manufacturers and suppliers let us locate virtually any railcar, and we can source from partners and other owners, including more than 700 locomotives.

The equipment

What we buy and sell

Passenger railcars

Coaches, vestibule cars and other passenger equipment for excursion railroads, private owners, and businesses looking for a one-of-a-kind space.

Commonly used for

  • Excursion and tourist railroads
  • Private rail cars
  • Lodges, B&Bs and restaurants
  • Training facilities
More about passenger railcars
Stainless steel sleeper car

Don't see what you need? Through our network we can locate virtually any type of railcar. Call us.

Interior design and remodeling

Passenger car interiors, designed and rebuilt

We design and remodel passenger car interiors for private owners, excursion railroads and companies, from a single car to several. We can supply the car as well, so you have one contact for the car and its interior.

Interior design and remodeling

How we work

We take time to listen to every client.

We ask where you're located, what you need the car for, and the type, design or size you have in mind. Then we recommend the specific railcars that fit your project.

We don't email lists of inventory. Lists tend to waste your time: cars thousands of miles away, in a different condition than you need, or of the wrong design. A conversation gets you to the right car faster.

Whether you need one railcar or a hundred, we look forward to serving you.

For buyers

Buying a railcar

We'll recommend cars from our own inventory, or locate one through our network of railroads, manufacturers and suppliers.

When you call, it helps to know:

  • Where the car will be delivered
  • How you plan to use it
  • The type, design or size you have in mind

For sellers

Selling a railcar

We purchase railcars and locomotives outright. Tell us what you have and we'll give you a straight answer.

When you call, it helps to know:

  • The type of car or locomotive
  • Where it's located
  • Its general condition (photos help)

About the company

Railroad equipment is our only business.

The managing member of JFSX Rail, LLC has been purchasing, selling and leasing railroad cars for more than 50 years, for private owners, small businesses, corporations and government agencies.

Using a large network of railroads, manufacturers and suppliers, we can locate virtually any type of railcar you may want. Our clients regularly ask us for help with the transportation and setup of their cars, and we are glad to advise.

Contact

Contact us

For the quickest answer, call during business hours. Email inquiries are answered promptly.

(816) 500-7792

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CentralJFSX Rail, LLC · Kansas City, Missouri