From its Illinois and Missouri-based operations, Oberkramer Contracting provides consultation on railroad track installation and rail maintenance projects and railroad maintenance-of-way equipment and operators to Class 1 and shortline railroads. Jim Howard of Oberkramer Contracting will continue to operate the company and have expanded responsibilities within R & R Contracting.

"This acquisition accelerates our progress in providing railroad construction and maintenance services in more than 20 states," said Bill Reimer, president of R & R Contracting.