Diesel locomotive repair, maintenance, and short line railroad services expand industry firm's offerings
FMW Solutions LLC (“FMW”), a railroad mechanical, engineering, contracting, and consulting firm, has hired two industry veterans to further its continued growth in General Electric and Electro-Motive diesel locomotive repair, as well as expand its services in short line and industrial railroad development.
Bruce Crawford has joined FMW as its Director of Short Line Services. In this role, Bruce is responsible for overseeing projects related to short line and industrial railroad mechanical, safety, and operational practices.
Doug Crawford has joined to serve as FMW’s Director of Motive Power Services. In this new position, Doug will leverage his expertise in diesel-electric locomotive maintenance and electrical systems to expand FMW’s short line and industrial locomotive maintenance services.
“We're boosting our services for General Electric diesel locomotive troubleshooting, repair, and electrical support work, with a specific focus on Dash 7, Dash 8, and related models,” explained FMW Vice President – Mechanical Shane Meador. “Along with our experience with diesel-electric locomotives of all kinds, the addition of the Crawfords allows us to provide prompt locomotive inspection, maintenance, and repair services across the Southeastern United States, and beyond.”
The addition of Bruce and Doug Crawford will bolster FMW’s short line services division, including mechanical, regulatory, operations, and inspection areas. Bruce Crawford manages both consulting and mechanical work related to FMW’s growing industrial and short line client base. Similarly, Doug Crawford oversees short line and diesel-electric locomotive services, with a particular focus on diesel-electric locomotive maintenance, including GE and EMD products.
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BRUCE CRAWFORD – DIRECTOR OF SHORT LINE SERVICES
As Director of Short Line Services, Bruce Crawford offers clients rail safety reviews, and regulatory compliance audits, as well as provides operations training and he will be a key member of the FMW rail mechanical team. He maintains a deep knowledge of rail operations, safety, mechanical, and regulatory matters.
Mr. Crawford is qualified in a plentitude of short line services, including as a Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers, a Remote Control Locomotive Trainer, a Conductor and Conductor Program Administrator, a Hazmat Trainer, a Track Inspector, a Locomotive Mechanical Inspector, and a Track Signal Inspector. He holds a BS in Physics and Biological Sciences from the University of Colorado.
Most recently, Mr. Crawford was Operations Manager of the Huntsville & Madison County Railroad, where he was responsible for a variety of short line-related activities. Prior to his tenure at HMCR, Mr. Crawford co-founded the Tishomingo Railroad in Luka, Mississippi, where he was responsible for managing all start-up-related tasks and ongoing operations/business development activities. During the same time, Mr. Crawford also organized the Gadsden Switching Services, an industrial railroad in its namesake Alabama town, where he served as its President and General Manager. Mr. Crawford began his railroad career at New York Regional Rail, where he served as General Manager of the cross-harbor freight rail operation in New York City.
DOUG CRAWFORD – DIRECTOR OF MOTIVE POWER SERVICES
As Director of Short Line Services, Bruce Crawford offers clients rail safety reviews, and regulatory compliance audits, as well as provides operations training and he will be a key member of the FMW rail mechanical team. He maintains a deep knowledge of rail operations, safety, mechanical, and regulatory matters.
Mr. Crawford is qualified in a plentitude of short line services, including as a Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers, a Remote Control Locomotive Trainer, a Conductor and Conductor Program Administrator, a Hazmat Trainer, a Track Inspector, a Locomotive Mechanical Inspector, and a Track Signal Inspector. He holds a BS in Physics and Biological Sciences from the University of Colorado.