Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Tim Schaffer – Regional Sales Manager for PPG Industries. Together they discuss the importance of railcar coatings, along with a deep dive into the overall paint and lining processes, including everything from surface preparation and training to the finished product. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!

KEY POINTS: 

• Don dedicates this episode to the memory of his mentor, Joe Schieszler Sr., founder of Rescar Companies and AllTranstek, who passed away July 29, 2024.

• The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally!

• Don shares his first experience blasting a railcar.

• Improper surface preparation results in over 80% of all coating and lining failures. 

• Surace contamination can include something as simple as handprints and sweat.

• The primary reasons to apply an interior lining to a railcar are product purity and corrosion protection.

• With the amount of coatings and lining options available, it’s best to consult with a coating’s expert and/or manufacturer to determine which is best for your intended use.

• Employee blast and coatings training is a must and can be achieved from resources such as coatings manufacturers and many local community colleges.

• Without the proper equipment, providing a finished coatings product that meets all requirements will be challenging, if not impossible.

• The annual Honor our Heroes Award is back for 2024, so please submit all nominations by 09/13/24. Details of how to nominate a veteran for the award are included in the episode.

• Visit our online store for all your fall hoodies, caps and sweatshirts!

• Stay tuned for our next episode!

LINKS MENTIONED: 

https://www.americanrailroading.net

https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com  

https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast 

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https://www.aldonco.com

https://www.enviroserve.com 

https://www.ppg.com