ABOUT US

Railcar Equipment Business by Professionals

Bayou Railcar Services is owned and operated by the Chidester family. We opened our Holden, LA facility in 1981 to serve the growing needs of railcar owners and operators in our area. The Chidester family has been serving the railcar industry for three generations.

Our Family’s Previous Experience Includes

Track construction and maintenance
Building construction and contracting
Emergency service (derailment and cargo transfers)
Damaged freight handling and disposal
Right-of-way maintenance
Equipment leasing
Railcar repair services

Our devotion to customer service and quality repair practices has kept us in business for the past 30 years. We look forward to doing business with you for the next 30.

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