X0306 4 2017-05-11 0 0001320854 FreightCar America, Inc. RAIL 0001191466 MADDEN THOMAS A TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 1300 CHICAGO IL 60606 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2017-05-11 4 A 0 3170 0.00 A 24185 D Exempt issuance of restricted shares under Rule 16(b)-3 pursuant to the Issuer's 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan. The restricted shares were granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, for which no consideration was paid by the recipient. The restricted shares represent shares granted as part of the annual retainer for serving as director of the Issuer. The shares will vest at the close of business on the earlier of (i) May 11, 2018 or (ii) the last trading day before the date of the Company's 2018 annual meeting of shareholders. /s/ Georgia L. Vlamis, as attorney in fact 2017-05-15