Our repair shop in Snowflake handles a wide range of freight cars. Crews perform bad-order repairs, change-of-service modifications, routine inspections, and planned program work that reduces downtime for fleets.

Typical shop work includes:

• Brake system inspections and replacements
• Coupler and draft gear repair
• Hopper gate repair and adjustment
• Manway and valve work on tank cars
• Structural welding, jacketing, and component replacement
• Running gear replacement and brake system overhauls

Every repair is documented to meet AAR and FRA requirements, ensuring cars can return to interchange without delay.

Not every car can make it to the shop. That’s why Apache provides mobile railcar repair services within roughly a 200-mile radius of Snowflake. Our mobile crews are equipped to perform many common repairs in the field: brakes, couplers, gates, and light welding.

Mobile repairs can begin in the field and then be finished in the shop if the work requires it. The process doesn’t go the other way around—once a repair starts in the shop, it stays there until completion. All mobile work is coordinated by the shop manager to ensure consistency and compliance.

On-site railcar repair helps reduce freight costs and downtime. Customers don’t have to move bad-order cars long distances; Apache brings skilled technicians to them.

Tank cars require specialized work under strict regulations. Apache holds AAR M-1002 and M-1003 certifications for tank car qualification and inspection.

Our shop performs:

• Rule 88 inspections
• Valve and fitting repair or replacement
• Pressure relief device testing
• Change-of-service preparation
• HazMat-compliant cleaning and reconditioning
• Underframe, jacket and tank shell welding and repair

Apache also maintains volumes of QA and documentation procedures, which are subject to third-party audit and review.

Compliance isn’t optional. Apache’s qualified inspectors ensure every tank car meets federal specifications before it re-enters service.

Repairs aren’t just about fixing problems after they happen. Apache helps customers manage fleet utilization with scheduled program repairs and preventive maintenance.

By planning inspections and component replacements in advance, shippers minimize downtime, extend car life, and keep cars in service instead of sidelined. Apache’s shop works with fleet managers to build schedules that fit operational needs and regulatory requirements.

Apache’s shop is equipped to handle both individual cars and unit-train level work. With four repair tracks/bays and heavy equipment on site—including an overhead crane, man-lifts, and steam heat equipment—the facility can take on demanding jobs.

The shop is also set up for winter-weather repairs, enclosed bay work, and climate-sensitive projects, ensuring cars can be serviced year-round.

Our technicians are trained and certified to handle a wide range of railcar repair and maintenance tasks. Training covers specific repair skills such as welding, leak testing, and brake testing—not just general qualifications.

Whether working in the shop or in the field, the focus is on safety, compliance, and reliability.

• Customers request service by email or phone call
• Expedited service is available when needed
• For contract repairs, a service agreement is required (not for AAR repairs)
• Apache provides time estimates for repair jobs and works to stay on schedule
• Post-repair inspections are carried out by trained personnel, and customers receive detailed repair reports and documentation

Turnaround times are kept as short as possible so fleets can return to service quickly. Customers also receive weekly updates on the status of their cars, along with all compliance documentation required for AAR and FRA audits.