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FreightCar America to build railcars in Roanoke, VAChicago, IL - January 14, 2005 - FreightCar America, Inc. (formerly operating as Johnstown America) has leased production facilities from Norfolk Southern Corporation to build railroad freight cars in Roanoke, Virginia. FreightCar America has commenced preparations for operating the facility, with the first deliveries of new railroad freight cars expected in the second quarter of 2005. FreightCar America plans to produce a variety of types of freight car designs in Roanoke, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel railcars. Initially, the company plans to produce aluminum railcars at the Roanoke facility. FreightCar America is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of railroad freight cars in North America, with particular expertise in coal-carrying railcars. In addition to coal cars, FreightCar America designs and builds flat cars, mill gondola cars, intermodal cars, coil steel cars and motor vehicle carriers. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and currently has manufacturing facilities in Danville, Illinois and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. # # #
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