Design
3D Modeling and Custom Prototyping
Railcar Parts & Fabrication
Repeat production, repair support and program-driven fabrication — delivered through certified, in-house processes. Built for railcar repair shops, service providers and fleet maintenance programs.
Rail-ready parts, built the right way.
Oertel Metal Works supports railcar repair networks with repeatable fabrication and quick-turn support — from individual components to full production runs.
Built for repeat parts, rework and retrofit programs, our team delivers consistent fit-up, dependable timelines and rail-ready quality. With fabrication, finishing, paint and shipping handled in-house, we reduce handoffs, improve turnaround and maintain control from start to finish.
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Certified Quality
Oertel Metal Works operates with an AAR Registry certified quality system, ensuring documented processes that meet the standards required for railcar manufacturing and repair.
- AAR M-1003 / M-1002 Certified
- QA Code: OSDI
- B85 – Manufacture of Tank Car Tank Components
- C4m – Manufacture & Qualification of Tank Car Service Equipment
Parts and Expertise
- Lug boxes
- Jacket patches
- Striker boxes
- Manhole lids and covers
- Repeat fabricated components and assemblies
- Rail horses / workhorses
- Repair tables and workstations
- Coil spring compressors
- Door and hatch covers
- Fabricated brackets
- Supports and mounting hardware
- Running repair sub-assemblies
- Brake system fabricated components (non-cast)
- Coupler and draft gear fabricated sub-components
- Center plate and cushion unit fabricated components
- Air brake system fabricated supports and sub-assemblies
Built for Reliability and Throughput
- Consistent fit-up across repeat parts
- Reduced downtime with quick-turn support
- Controlled quality with in-house production
- Predictable delivery for ongoing programs
Railcar Work Samples
A preview of the parts, assemblies and work we deliver for railcar repair and fabrication programs.
Full-Service, In-House Services
We handle the entire process under one roof — helping improve quality, reduce delays and simplify coordination.
Burn to Shape
4K Laser, 8K Laser and High-definition CNC plasma (with Bevel Head)
Cut
Sawing and Shearing
Form
Roll and Press Break
Machine
Mill and Lathe
Weld
GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), FCAW (Flux Core), SMAW (Stick), Spot Welding.
Surface Finishing
Media Blasting & Vibratory Deburring
Paint
Paint Prep, Wet Prime and Paint
Assemble & Install
Pre-assembly, Field-assembly, and Install
Test & Ship
Pre-testing, On-Site Testing and Multimodal Shipping Coordination
Let's Get To Work
1. Request A Quote
Send us your part details, drawings or program needs — we’ll take it from there.
2. Review Your Scope
Our team reviews your requirements and aligns on specs, timing and production approach.
3. We Get To Work
We move into production with in-house fabrication, finishing and delivery — built right and on time.