HISTORY

Mid America Car, Inc. of Greater Kansas City has over 40 years’ experience in the locomotive and freight car inspection, repair and modification industry. Although, many believe that the railroad industry is still functioning in the past; Mid America Car is here to show you the advanced skills and equipment needed to maintain our state of the art facility and provide exceptional customer service in the process.  We are proud to announce that in 1995, we acquired our M-1003 QA Certification.

The Future

Always in compliance with state and industry regulations, we are working to stay familiar with the latest locomotive and freight car repair and modification methods and technologies. With deep roots in the Kansas City community, we aim to ensure that our future looks as bright as our past.

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For more information about our history, contact our Kansas City locomotive and freight car facility by calling (816) 483-5303.

Proudly Serving the United States and Canada

Mid America Car, Inc was founded in 1978 by Curtis and Janice Blanc as an on-site unit coal train maintenance contractor for Kansas City Power and Light. Beginning with 4 employees, a pick up, and a 2nd mortgage on the house, office 1978 First Pick up 1978 Curtis Blanc 1980 Janice (far left) with office staff MAC’s 2nd birthday 1980 Curtis and Janice 1989 Paint and Sandblast operations circa 1980 Curtis Blanc 1980