Stuart is an appraiser candidate with the ASA and is fully involved in the appraisal business, regularly performing research on rail equipment topics. He has been involved for over 13 years full time and an additional 2 years part time. During that period, he has been out on over 100 field trips to inspect locomotives, freight, and passenger railcars, as well as maintenance of way equipment. He speaks yearly at the annual Rail Equipment Financial Conference, presenting on 6-axle locomotive production numbers.