NCTA 2023 Operations & Maintenance Conference
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NCTA Operations & Maintenance Conference
The NCTA O&M began as a group of private car users meeting in a hotel to discuss railcar issues they were experiencing. Through the years, it evolved into the NCTA O&M Committee of today. Its primary purpose remains to help members solve their railcar maintenance problems and provide necessary technical education.
The O&M consists of people that are interested in railcar operations and maintenance. It comprises suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, leasing companies, utility representatives, railcar maintenance contractors, and others. Some individuals primarily manage the maintenance of coal cars, while others address the maintenance of limestone, gypsum, ash, grain, soy, or other bulk commodities shipped via unit train.
The NCTA O&M Conference is an excellent opportunity to meet railcar owners and listen to their concerns as well as their successes. The members determine the speakers, technical papers presented, and discussion topics. Kevin Koepke, VP of Sales at Cathcart Rail, and Keith McCabe, Director of Service Engineering at Amsted Rail, are creating a robust agenda. The traditional NCTA Railcar Owner’s discussion will take place first thing on Monday morning, and the All Member Roundtable will commence late Monday morning.
Program
Confirmed Speakers:
Ken Sherman IntelliTrans, LLC Delivering the Future of Distribution for Bulk & Break-Bulk Commodities
Daniel Anderson Trinity Industries Technology Transformation for Rail Shipping
Gary Rogers NYAB BCM Achieved via Control Valves
Brent Wilson HUM Hot Bearings and Derailment Risk: Are We Relying on the Wrong Data?
Fred Schulte Phoenix Bearing The Bearing Reconditioning Process:
Inspecting defects & their Repair
Martin Lew Commtrex How Rail Fleet Management is Changing With the Generational Demographic Shift
Terese Hunwick ECO Materials Sales and Operations Planning and Network Optimization
Pat Whelan BNSF Car Maintenance Update
Railcar Teardown Recap- Keith McCabe, Amsted Rail and Steve Dobies, A. Stucki
Repair Panel with Kevin Koepke- Cathcart Rail, Dwight Porter- Progress Rail, Greg Mayo- High Country Railcar, and Karl Van Norman, TSI
JOINT PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS
Schedule
Monday, May 8, 2023
9:00-10:30 am Utility ONLY Roundtable
9:00-10:30 am Utility ONLY Roundtable
11:00 am-Noon All Attendee Roundtable
Noon- 2:00 pm Lunch by Individual Arrangement
2:00- 4:15 pm Plenary Sessions Cont.
2:00- 4:15 pm Plenary Sessions Cont.
5:30-7:00 pm Welcome Reception
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
8:30 am-Noon Session
8:30 am-Noon Session
Noon-1:30 pm Lunch by Individual Arrangement
1:30-4:30 pm Plenary Sessions Cont.
5:30-7:00 pm Scottsdale Reception
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am-11:30 am Joint Plenary Session
Noon- Golfer’s Lunch
12:30- NCTA Scottsdale Scholarship Scramble at McCormick Ranch Golf Club
6:00-7:30 pm NCTA Scholarship Reception (for all attendees)
9:00 am-11:30 am Joint Plenary Session
Noon- Golfer’s Lunch
12:30- NCTA Scottsdale Scholarship Scramble at McCormick Ranch Golf Club
6:00-7:30 pm NCTA Scholarship Reception (for all attendees)
Conference Registration Fees
Early Bird Pricing Expires 4/17/2023
NCTA Members $775.00 Early Bird / $875.00 Standard
Railroad & Non-Member Conference Sponsors or Advertisers $950.00 Early Bird / $1,050.00 Standard
Non-Members $1,3.00 Early Bird / $1,400.00 Standard
Non-Utility Government or Academic Attendees $425.00
NCTA Members $775.00 Early Bird / $875.00 Standard
Railroad & Non-Member Conference Sponsors or Advertisers $950.00 Early Bird / $1,050.00 Standard
Non-Members $1,3.00 Early Bird / $1,400.00 Standard
Non-Utility Government or Academic Attendees $425.00
Accommodations
The Scott Resort & Spa
A LUSH OPEN-AIR RETREAT IN AN OASIS-LIKE SETTIING
BUILT IN THE 1960S AND REVERED AS ONE OF THE PREMIER RESORTS IN ARIZONA, THE SCOTT RESORT & SPA CONTINUES TO BE A FAVORITE AMONG TOURISTS AND LOCALS.
THE RESORT MARRIES A FRESH DESIGN WITH THE TIMELESS ELEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN THE FOUNDATION OF THE RESORT OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS. INSPIRED BY SPANISH REVIVAL· STYLE ARCHITECTURE, THE RESORT’S LOOK INCORPORATES CARIBBEAN-STYLE FURNITURE, COLORS, AND TEXTURES, ALONG WITH BAUHAUS-INSPIRED GRAPHIC PATTERNS AND LIGHTING. THE SCOTT’S LUSH, OPEH-AIR ETHOS IS APPARENT THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, WITH PLAYFULLY ARRANGED PALM FRONDS ADDING TO THE LOBBY’S INTIMATE, OASIS-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. A PERFECT GATHERING SPOT FOR RESORT GUESTS AND SCOTTSDALE LOCALS ALIKE.
IN THE HEART OF SCOTTSDALE, THE SCOTT RESORT & SPA IS A DESERT-URBAN OASIS NESTLED CONVENIENTLY IN DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE NEAR
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FASHION SQUARE, RENOWNED RESTAURANTS, NIGHTLIFE, MUSEUMS, GOLF, AND OTHER HOTSPOTS MAKE THIS CITY AN ALLURING ALL-SEASON DESTINATION.
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POSITIONED JUST MINUTES FROM THE SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, KIERLAND COMMONS, AND MORE THAN 125 ART GALLERIES.
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A 10-MINUTE DRIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE STADIUM AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ARIZONA’S 12 OTHER SPRING· TRAINING TEAM STADIUMS.
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JUST 20 MINUTES AND 10 MILES FROM PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK.
The NCTA room rate is $279.00++ for a single/double.
Golf: The NCTA Scottsdale Scholarship Scramble
McCormick Ranch Golf Club features two Desmond Muirhead-designed, 18-hole traditional golf courses, the Palm and the Pine, which were built in 1971. These courses, among the most popular resort layouts in the Valley of the Sun, are more than 7,000 yards long.
The Palm has ten water holes and, as its name suggests, numerous large palm trees throughout the course. The Pine is characterized by narrow fairways, which issue a sportful challenge, and features many mature pine trees. The men’s and women’s tees provide a gratifying golfing experience for average golfers. In contrast, the championship tees offer low handicappers an extremely competitive test. The ninth hole on the Palm, the course’s signature hole because of its unique island fairway, was included among “America’s top 18 water holes”, as selected by Golf Illustrated.
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Greens Fees: $225.00 Rental Clubs: $75.00
Golfer’s Lunch at McCormick Ranch
Before you hit the links, enjoy your choice of a Parkway Prime Burger or a Mahi Mahi Fish Taco! There is no better way to tee off than with a satiated stomach!
Do not forget to indicate your lunch preference during the registration process.
NOTE: IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING BOTH THE O&M AND SPRING CONFERENCES, PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR GOLF ONCE!
Travel Information
AIRPORT
The Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is located approximately 18 minutes from the conference hotel.
RENTAL CARS
Twelve rental car companies call the Sky Harbor Rental Car Center home. The Rental Car Center (see map below) is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South (between 16th Street and 24th Street, south of Buckeye Road). See map below for directions to and from the Rental Car Center.
The PHX Sky Train® connects the Rental Car Center to the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, the East Economy Lot, and the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with stops every 3-5 minutes.
O&M Executive Committee Elections
Have you ever thought about participating in the Executive Committee? Nominations are now being accepted. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Please contact Justin Goertz, LCRA , Tim Armstrong, TVA, or Melinda Canter at melinda@movecoal.org.
