Texana Tank Car & Manufacturing, LTD

Companies that require custom‑engineered railroad tank cars, hopper repairs, or specialized metal fabrication will find a partner in Texana Tank Car & Manufacturing, Ltd. Located at 290 Co Rd 1223 in Texarkana, TX 75501, the firm operates on a 30‑plus‑acre campus that houses two full‑service fabrication shops, two truck re‑work shops, and a suite of heavy‑lifting equipment—including a 65‑ton, 40‑ton, 30‑ton and 25‑ton overhead crane, as well as rotators that can turn tank and hopper cars 360 degrees for flat‑position welding.

Texana is an AAR‑certified facility (M 1003, M‑214, TC 128) with capabilities in steel, aluminum and stainless‑steel tank construction, as well as hopper repair. Its welding team is qualified in multiple processes and materials, supported by tractor‑boom and sub‑arc welding rigs, plasma‑arc, aluminum and conventional welding machines. The plant also offers Level II nondestructive testing—including radiography, ultrasonic thickness, fiber‑optic inspection and liquid‑penetrant testing—to verify compliance and quality.

Since 1968, the company has provided tank‑car manufacturing, major wreck repair, routine maintenance, modifications, and compliance testing, with a focus on meeting customer specifications alongside AAR requirements. In‑house cost analysis, engineering, and quality‑control staff work directly with clients to streamline paperwork and reduce downtime. Additional services include metal cleaning and blacksmith