CHATTANOOGA, TN (March 27th, 2023) – Railroad contracting, engineering, and mechanical services firm FMW Solutions has received its ASME “S Stamp” and NBIC “R Stamp” Certifications. These two certifications enable the firm to complete the new fabrication and repair to “Code” regulated pressure vessels, including steam locomotives operating at theme parks and historic traction engines. FMW is now under contract to assist a steam heritage railroad and a steam traction engine owner with code work, utilizing these new certifications to aid those clients in operating and restoring their historic boilers.
“FMW’s earning of the R and S Stamp certifications allows us to expand our quality boiler repair work beyond just FRA-regulated locomotives,” explained Shane Meador, FMW Vice President – Mechanical. “This development allows our firm to continue providing one-stop, in-house solutions to our heritage customers, utilizing our team of mechanical engineers, welders, fabricators, and machinists to champion craftsmanship in the 21st Century.”
First on the list of “Code” work for FMW is the provision of on-call steam locomotive mechanical, inspection, and repair work to a steam heritage operation in New England. The state-regulated railroad is home to three operational steam locomotives that it operates throughout the tourist season.
In addition to our work in New England, FMW is also assisting with the overhaul of a Nichols & Shepard steam traction engine. While the engineering survey is underway for the boiler, it is envisioned that a new boiler will need to be fabricated for the vintage traction engine. FMW will complete the fabrication of this new boiler at its Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, machine and fabrication shop.
FMW Solutions and its subsidiary National Rail Consulting Group offer a suite of professional services for the railroad industry, including mechanical and engineering design, diesel locomotive servicing and repair, rail operations, strategic planning support, marketing, public relations, safety compliance administration, training, and alternative fuel technology research and development. FMW is also an accomplished rail preservation resource, with expertise in the restoration and operation of historic equipment. For more on FMW Solutions, to request a quote, proposal, or to explore opportunities for your railroad operation, email us, or call (423) 425-9753.