About Us
Founded in 1989, Railroad Financial Corporation (RFC) is the world’s only financial advisory firm with a practice devoted solely to the railroads, rail equipment, and related industries.
We deliver results. Our long-term success comes from the strength of our reputation, our industry expertise, and our unwavering commitment to the best interests of our clients. We’ve represented clients in connection with the acquisition, sale, and/or financing of over $25 billion in railroads, railcars, wagons, and locomotives.
Annual Rail Equipment Finance Conference
Since its inception in 1986, Rail Equipment Finance has established itself as the premier industry meeting addressing issues relating to the North American railcar and locomotive fleets. REF provides the most current information on fleet demographics as well as proven accurate predictions for the future. This data is presented in a concise format by the top experts in the field and is paired with information on the leasing and finance industries that support these fleets. Our attendees receive not only the experience of REF, but presenters’ statistics, diagrams, and presentations.
The Rail Equipment Finance consistently delivers information vital to our industry as well as world class networking opportunities for our attendees. The program provides significant value for our attendees and their companies.
