About American Track in Lexington, North Carolina
American Track’s North Carolina location was originally established in 2010 as Dirtworks Rail of the Carolinas. Dirtworks was acquired by American Track in 2021. Our Lexington, NC location provides specialized railroad maintenance, rehabilitation, new construction, and inspection services to a wide range of industrial customers, municipalities shortlines, and mainline customers. We support industrial customer facilities in manufacturing, agriculture, energy, plastics, chemicals, and distribution. Our team of track builders offers 24-hour support for any outages, derailments, or other rail-related emergencies. We are prepared with a broad inventory to take care of any unexpected situation that may arise for our customers.
Area Manager's Bio
Adam Hufnagel has over 30 years of experience in the railroad industry. While in high school, over his summer breaks, Adam began his career as a Laborer for Rail Corp/Kennedy Railroad Builders in Ohio. After graduating high school, Adam transitioned to full time as a Laborer for Rail Corp/Kennedy Railroad Builders. There, Adam quickly rose to Foreman/Operator. In 1999, Adam went to work for Ohio Track in Youngstown, Ohio as a Foreman/Operator before moving to Lexington, North Carolina in 2018. During his time in North Carolina, Adam was hired as a Foreman/Operator by Dirtworks Rail of the Carolinas – one of the highest quality railroad service providers in North Carolina. In 2021, Dirtworks Rail of the Carolinas joined forces with American Track to launch our North Carolina location, where Adam currently serves as the North Carolina Area Manager.
We design railroads to meet your specific needs.
Our engineers can provide expert advice on all aspects of railroad design and construction.
We build new railroads from the ground up.
We keep your railroad in top condition with our comprehensive maintenance services.
We provide accurate surveying services for all your railroad construction needs.
We inspect your railroad to ensure safety and compliance.
We rehabilitate your existing track to extend its life and improve its performance.
We specialize in building and maintaining special track work for railways in the United States.
We provide 24-hour emergency services for any rail-related emergencies.
We provide a full range of earthwork services for your railroad construction projects.
- Licensed & Insured Professionals
We are licensed, insured, and prioritize safety in every aspect of our operations.
- Local Expertise
We prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to build lasting relationships.
- Industry Recognition
Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us recognition within the industry.
