Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Non-profit organization dedicated to continuing education of mechanical car employees, tracing its history back to 1901.   Website: http://railcar-tech.org/

History:

• 1901: Founded as Chief Interchange Car Inspectors’ and Car Foremen’s Association
• 1926: Renamed to Railway Car Department Officers’ Association
• 1928: Renamed to Master Car Builders’ and Supervisors’ Association, following a merger with The Southwest Master Car Builders’ and Supervisors’ Association.
• 1930: Renamed to Car Department Officers’ Association
• 2019: Renamed to Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)