Electric Locker PackageAir Conditioning Condenser

Northwest Rail Electric

2630 SE Steele Street
Portland Oregon 97202
(503) 231-4808, fax (503) 230-0572
You can also reach us at our e-mail contacts.


HEP connector rated at 600 volts 400 amps

Railway Passenger Car:

Passenger Car DiagramWhere is Northwest Rail Electric on a typical passenger car? Take a look at the average passenger car project to find out.


We are a manufacturer of custom electrical equipment, electric locker packages, HVAC equipment and controls, and various other equipment for the railroad passenger car industry. As part of our "single source" service for the railroad passenger car industry, we also are distributors for diesel generators designed for under-car mounting, with Northwest Rail Electric generator controls specifically designed for use with these generator packages. Head-End Power equipment, power distribution equipment, connectors, and high performance railroad grade electrical wire include both products manufactured by us for the railroad passenger car industry and items distributed by us. The term HEP is not new for us, having been involved, in some way or another, with several hundred Head-End Power conversions all over North America. We have done business with a number of passenger car shops, and have at times been involved as consultants in passenger car purchases and rebuilding. From small electrical hardware unique to passenger car electrical systems to entire passenger cars, Northwest Rail Electric can find a solution to your passenger car needs.


Links to Our Most Popular Parts and Products:

This list is similar to that at the top of this page, only intended for those that are less familiar with our product offerings and require a more detailed description of the various links, rather than the quick list at the top of the page:

This web site only features some of our diverse offerings, many of which have been custom projects to fit particular railroad passenger car rebuild needs. If you don't see exactly what you need on our web site, please contact us, as there is a very good possibility that we have built a system that is similar to one that you need for your specific passenger car project, and can modify a previous custom design to fit your specific needs.

[ E-mail ] [ 503-231-4808 ]


[ We are trade members of AAPRCO, the RPCA, and Train. ] [ Here is a link to our Local NRHS Chapter ]

If you are looking for a railroad related web site, one good place to start is the Cyberspace World Railroad List of Links. The list of links on the right side of the page are full-size railroad links, while those on the On the left side of the page are for model railroading. The "prototype railroading" section on the right side features a number of links to railroad industry and industry association web sites all over the world. When it comes to finding web sites regarding the railroad industry, it puts a number of general reference web sites to shame.

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