Greenbrier & TTX unveil 250th U.S. Anniversary painted rail cars at Cleburne shops; public event April 11
March 31, 2026 - TRA Newswire -
Today, dignitaries, employees, public officials and over 30 U.S. military veterans from both Greenbrier Companies and TTX, the nation's largest railcar pooling company, were on hand for a private unveiling of five brand-new boxcars, adorned with a bold stars-and-stripes paint scheme, on display at the Cleburne, Texas shops.
The rail cars have been designed to commemorate the historic milestone of the 250th anniversary of the United States this year.
The patriotic railcars will soon be traversing the nation, serving as a national tribute. TTX CEO Thomas Wells said "these boxcars will be travelling millions of miles across America moving freight and supporting commerce in communities large and small. They will serve as a moving tribute to America's history and to the people that keep our transportation network running every day."
Federal Railroad Administrator David Fink, speaking at the railcar event, said "My experience has shaped how I view and understand freight and passenger rail. The U.S. rail system is, of course, unrivaled worldwide but we still have some work to do when it comes to passenger rail." He did not go into detail on what 'work' will be required for passenger rail. Fink did give a shout out today to the veterans attending the event. "The railroad industry is definitely supportive of the veterans."
Lorie L. Tekorius, Greenbrier Chief Executive Officer & President acknowledged the employees present at the event that have served in the Armed Forces. "Your commitment and sacrifice makes celebrations like this possible." She pointed to the backdrop of the stars and stripes painted cars, noting that the boxcar has remained the iconic workhorse of the U.S. economy for more than 150 years.
Public event:
On April 11th, Greenbrier will be hosting a public event at their Cleburne, TX shops—an unveiling of their limited edition 250th USA anniversary box cars. According to information from Greenbrier "there’s a great deal of enthusiasm building for this showcase, and we can’t wait to share these remarkable box cars with rail fans and the broader Texas community. To mark the occasion, we’re organizing Cleburne Community Day, which we’ve dubbed “Train Town USA, America’s 250th Anniversary.”
Hours will be from 10am to 1pm on April 11th. The company said "this will be a unique opportunity to see the special edition box cars up close, connect with fellow rail fans, and commemorate this exciting milestone together. Admission is complimentary for all."
