UMLER was an acronym for Universal Machine Language Equipment Register. With the re-write of the system which went live in August of 2009, the acronym was retired, but the system is still known as Umler.
Cars are registered in the system to facilitate car movement and billing by the Railroads. No longer do Railroads have enough people to track the car by hand, they are using technology to assist them.
Proper data on your forms and in Umler will enable your equipment to move more easily and with less hassle for you and the Railroads. Improper data in the file can result in your equipment not moving, delays in movement, higher costs, or the Railroad refusing to move it. Accurate data is more important than ever!
However, if that is not available, GLR can research your equipment at our published rate. You will then be provided with a copy of the data to approve before any upload occurs. Remember data integrity is your responsibility. Over the years your equipment could have been rebuilt differently from the information that is found, so be sure to verify that the data is correct. Otherwise it is for historical purposes only
NOTE: GLR assumes no responsiblity for any differences between the data found and what is actually on your car.
GLR also provides temporary Umler registrations for equipment making a 'one time move', such as going to shop for a major rebuild after purchase, or even scrapping. This service is offer with restrictions. GLR reserves the right to refuse to offer this service and it will be offered only with proper data supplied and references.
GLR is an Umler specialist with a focus on the passenger cars and obsolete locomotives. However, we can and do provide Umler upload and correction on all types of equipment.
Visit the Forms page for our equipment data sheet and instructions on what is necessary to upload your equipment!
Current pricing is available on the Fees page.
If you have more questions, please read our FAQ's page. If you have more questions yet, please contact us with the Contact GLR form.