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.
22nd Annual Equipment Auction - Thank you to this year's sponsors: Progressive Railroading.
Hotel: Book your room at the Riverbend Hotel and Suites, on 533 Goodwill Drive in Ashtabula, Ohio. Contact the front desk at the hotel and request the "NRC Auction" rate: 440-553-8500
Night-before-Auction Happy Hour: Enjoy an evening of camaraderie and networking the night before the auction. We'll gather on the Rooftop of the Riverbend Hotel and Suites on April 22nd, from 4 to 6 pm. Please RSVP for the Night-before-Auction Happy Hour.
You'll want to make sure to participate in our special Auction raffle during the Happy Hour. Thank you to our 2026 Happy House Sponsors: BTE Equipment, Delta Railroad Services, MOW Equipment Solutions, and RELAM.
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:
Contractors have found the NRC’s annual equipment auction is a convenient way to get under-utilized equipment off their books. Anything from hi-rail trucks, tampers, rail cranes, tie/rail gang equipment, new and used parts – the NRC Auction has attracted a solid following of buyers so it’s really mutually beneficial.
Chief Operating Officer
Railway Equipment Leasing And Maintenance (RELAM) Inc.
