If you’ve visited RTEX Railcar Leasing & Sales lately, you’ve probably noticed a fresh look and faster browsing. This redesign wasn’t just a coat of paint—it’s built to make it simpler to find railcars for lease and railcars for sale, compare options, and get a quote fast. Below is a tour of what’s new and a quick refresher on what we do.

What We Do: Railcar Leasing and Railcar Sales

RTEX helps shippers and operators secure the right equipment—exactly when and where it’s needed. Whether you’re scaling up for seasonal demand or locking in long-term assets, we offer flexible railcar leasing and efficient railcar sales. Our team handles the details—specs, inspections, and logistics—so you can focus on your lanes and loads.

Railcars for lease: Align fleet size with demand, manage cash flow, and keep assets current.
Railcars for sale: Acquire the exact car types you need, with options for ready-to-run equipment.

What’s New on the Site

Faster inventory search with clear filters for commodity, car type, region, and availability.
Side-by-side comparisons so you can evaluate cars by capacity, loading/unloading features, and condition.
Mobile-first design that makes it easy to review railcars for lease or railcars for sale on the go.
Streamlined quote request—tell us your corridor, timing, and volumes and we’ll respond with options.

Our Core Equipment Categories

We support a broad mix of car types to cover industrial minerals, agriculture, construction materials, energy products, and more.

Covered Hoppers

Ideal for moisture-sensitive commodities and dry bulk. Options vary by cubic capacity, gate type, and lining/coatings depending on product needs. If you’re evaluating covered hoppers for lease vs. purchase, we’ll help you balance cycle time, maintenance plans, and budget.

Hoppers & Open Top Hoppers

For rugged bulk like aggregates or coal, open top hoppers offer fast loading and efficient dumping. Standard hoppers cover a wide range of dry bulk with straightforward maintenance and dependable turnaround.

Gondolas

Great for scrap, steel, demolition debris, and other heavy lading. We can discuss floor configurations, side heights, and durability features to match your service.

Flatcars

A versatile solution for machinery, steel products, and project cargo. We’ll align deck lengths, bulkheads (if needed), and tie-down options with your route and loading equipment.

Tank Cars

From non-hazardous liquids to select chemicals (subject to spec and compliance), tank cars come with key choices around lining, valves, capacity, and regulatory requirements. We’ll help you navigate the details.

Locomotives

Need switching power or a lease option for a shortline or industrial site? Ask about our locomotive availability and service packages.

Lease or Buy? We’ll Help You Decide

Choose railcar leasing when you want flexibility, predictable costs, and simpler fleet refresh cycles.
Choose railcar sales when you need control over long-term assets, specific customizations, or when ownership economics fit your utilization profile.

Either way, our goal is to match your service patterns to the right equipment at the right total cost.

How to Get a Quote

Browse inventory by car type (Covered Hoppers, Gondolas, Flatcars, Tank Cars, Hoppers, Open Top Hoppers, Locomotive).
Use filters to narrow by region, spec, and availability window.
Request a quote with your lanes, commodity, and timing.
Review options—we’ll present lease terms or purchase pricing, along with suggested alternates if they save time or money.

FAQs

What railcars are available for lease right now?
Inventory fluctuates, but we regularly offer covered hoppers, hoppers, open top hoppers, gondolas, flatcars, tank cars, and occasionally locomotives. If you don’t see what you need, ask—we may have units coming off term or inbound from shops.

Do you also sell railcars?
Yes. We maintain railcars for sale alongside our railcars for lease. If a purchase better fits your operations or financial strategy, we can quote both paths so you can compare.

How fast can I get equipment?
Timing depends on location, condition, and shop work. Tell us your corridor and start date, and we’ll prioritize the best-positioned units.

Can you help with specs?
Absolutely. From gate types on covered hoppers to lining options for tank cars, we’ll align equipment to commodity, loading/unloading, and route needs.

Ready to talk through railcar leasing or railcar sales? Explore the updated site, compare equipment, and request a quote—we’re here to keep your freight moving.