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                                   UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                               Washington, D.C. 20549

                                     FORM 10-Q

(X)     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
        THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998


( )    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                          Commission File Number 001-13947
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                                 RELTEC CORPORATION
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Delaware                                   94-3227019
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  (State or Other Jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer Identification
  Incorporation or Organization)                         Number)

      5900 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300
               Cleveland, Ohio                              44124-4019
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   (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                 (Zip Code)

      Registrant's telephone number, including area code (440) 460-3600
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  
                                Yes (X)  No ( )

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

                Class                       Outstanding as of October 30, 1998
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      Common stock, par value                           56,367,943
           $0.01 per share

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                                 RELTEC CORPORATION
                                 INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  ITEM 1.    Financial Statements

                Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations . . . . . . . . .  4

                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . .  5

                Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . .  6

  ITEM 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
                  and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

  ITEM 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . 17

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

  ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

  ITEM 2.    Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

  ITEM 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

  ITEM 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. . . . . . . . . 18

  ITEM 5.    Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

  ITEM 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 RELTEC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

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                                                                         September 30,   December 31,
(Dollars in millions, except share data)                                     1998           1997
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ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

     Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $   40.8         $ 11.9

     Accounts receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          169.2          141.4

     Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          130.0           94.7

     Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           26.9           26.7

     Other current assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           14.4           18.4
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          Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          381.3          293.1


Property, plant and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          137.9          111.4

Goodwill and intangible assets, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          498.2          384.0

Other noncurrent assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           30.4           16.1
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          Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $1,047.8         $804.6
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

     Current maturities of debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $   30.6         $ 20.9

     Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          101.5           78.8

     Other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           74.8           66.2
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          Total current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          206.9          165.9


Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          307.5          250.3

Other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           50.9           40.5

Preferred stock, $.01 par value;  1,000 shares of Series A redeemable 
     preferred stock issued and outstanding with $1,000 per share 
     redemption value at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, 
     respectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            1.0            1.0

Redeemable common stock, $.01 par value; 295,104 shares issued and 
     outstanding at December 31, 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              -            3.4

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

     Common stock, $.01 par value;  56,367,943 shares and 49,743,504 
          shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 1998 and 
          December 31, 1997, respectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            0.6            0.5

     Additional paid-in capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          525.5          341.2

     Accumulated deficit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (47.6)          (3.7)

     Currency translation adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            3.0            5.5
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          Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          481.5          343.5
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          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . .       $1,047.8         $804.6
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                              RELTEC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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                                                                                 Three Months Ended             Nine Months Ended
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(Dollars in millions, except share data)                                         1998           1997           1998           1997
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Net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  251.4       $  224.7       $  769.6       $  637.4

Cost of sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          179.4          155.4          540.2          452.3
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     Gross profit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           72.0           69.3          229.4          185.1

Operating expenses:

     Research and product engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           18.4           13.6           52.1           40.3

     Selling and administrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           31.1           22.2           94.1           61.9

     Goodwill and intangible amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            8.6            7.9           25.2           23.7

     Write-off of acquired in-process research and development . . . .           58.4            0.7           58.4            0.7

     Other expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            8.8            0.4           10.7            0.8
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Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          125.3           44.8          240.5          127.4
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Operating income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (53.3)          24.5          (11.1)          57.7

Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            2.7            4.5            9.1           14.2
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Income (loss) before income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (56.0)          20.0          (20.2)          43.5

Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            4.9            9.9           23.6           23.1
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Net income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  (60.9)       $  10.1       $  (43.8)       $  20.4
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE DATA  (NOTE 2): 


Basic net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  (1.08)       $  0.20       $  (0.80)       $  0.42

Weighted average shares outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           56.4           49.9           54.7           48.5


Diluted net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  (1.08)       $  0.20       $  (0.80)       $  0.41

Weighted average shares and options outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . .           56.4           50.7           54.7           49.3
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                              RELTEC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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(Dollars in millions)                                                             1998            1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $ (43.8)        $ 20.4

   Adjustments to net income (loss) to arrive at net cash provided by
     operating activities:

     Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        41.4           39.0

     Write-off of acquired in-process research and development and
        inventory acquisition step-up charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        59.6            0.7

     Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (3.7)          (7.4)

   Changes in operating assets and liabilities excluding the effect of 
     acquisitions:

     Accounts receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (20.7)         (13.2)

     Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (23.2)         (15.8)

     Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         9.0           (2.0)

     Receivable from seller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           -            5.0

     License termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           -          (11.0)

     Other assets and liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1.9           10.7
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        Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        20.5           26.4

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     Purchases of property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (29.2)         (15.9)

     Investment in new business systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (12.4)          (5.6)

     Acquisition of Positron Fiber Systems, net of $18.6 million cash acquired      (174.1)             -

     Other acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . .      (13.2)          (9.9)
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        Net cash used for investing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (228.9)         (31.4)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     New Credit Facility borrowings (repayments). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       43.6          (57.2)

     Money Market lines of credit and other debt net borrowings . . . . . . . .       23.2           22.3

     Net proceeds from initial public stock offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . .      170.3              -

     Other issuances of common stock, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        0.2           50.4
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        Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      237.3           15.5

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       28.9           10.5

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       11.9            8.7
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $  40.8         $ 19.2
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                                 RELTEC CORPORATION
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

The condensed consolidated financial statements of RELTEC Corporation include 
the accounts of RELTEC Corporation and its subsidiaries ("RELTEC" or the 
"Company").  The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, 
but in the opinion of management contain all adjustments, which are of a 
normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial 
position, results of operations and cash flows.  Certain information and 
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed 
or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities 
and Exchange Commission.  The Company believes that the disclosures contained 
herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  These 
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited 
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1997 which 
have been set forth in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File 
No. 333-44277 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission. The results of operations for the interim periods are not 
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

2.   EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average 
number of common shares outstanding during the year; diluted earnings (loss) 
per common share is computed after consideration of the dilutive effect of 
stock options.   

The following table reconciles net income (loss) available for common 
shareholders and the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and 
diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the periods presented:

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(In millions, except per share data)                                     1998      1997      1998     1997
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Net income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $(60.9)    $10.1    $(43.8)   $20.4

Less:  preferred stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        -         -       0.1      0.1
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Net income (loss) available to common shareholders . . . . . . . . . .   $(60.9)    $10.1    $(43.9)   $20.3


Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

Weighted average common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     56.4      49.9      54.7     48.5

Basic earnings (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $(1.08)    $0.20    $(0.80)   $0.42


Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

Weighted average common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     56.4      49.9      54.7     48.5

Add:  effect of dilutive options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        -       0.8         -      0.8
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                                                                           56.4      50.7      54.7     49.3
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $(1.08)    $0.20    $(0.80)   $0.41

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3.   ACQUISITIONS

The Company's acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting.  Accordingly, for financial reporting purposes, a preliminary
allocation of the purchase price has been made using estimated fair market
values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of each acquisition
date in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 - "Business
Combinations".  These preliminary allocations may be adjusted as the fair market
values are finalized.  The results of these acquisitions have been included in
the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements since the
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POSITRON FIBER SYSTEMS
In September 1998, the Company acquired substantially all of the outstanding 
shares of Positron Fiber Systems Corporation ("PFS") for $203.2 million (the 
"PFS Acquisition").  Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, PFS is a manufacturer 
of an advanced line of multiplexer products and provides network element
management capabilities.  PFS' products complement the Company's next
generation digital loop carrier platform, creates a family of broadband access
platforms for delivering multimedia services and advances the Company's position
in the multi-billion dollar SONET/SDH broadband access delivery market.

The PFS Acquisition was consummated with $192.7 million in cash from the 
Company's existing credit facility and approximately $10.5 million of RELTEC 
stock options were exchanged for PFS stock options.  The preliminary 
independent appraisal of acquired assets resulted in $188.2 million being 
assigned to intangible assets.  Of this amount, $58.4 million was assigned to 
in-process research and development, $46.5 million to developed technology, 
assembled workforce, sales channels and customer relationships and $83.3 
million to goodwill.   The in-process research and development costs were 
written-off as a one-time non-tax deductible charge.  The Company believes 
that the write-off of such costs is appropriate because there is no 
alternative future use for these in-process research and development 
projects.  The remaining intangible assets are being amortized over periods 
ranging from five to 25 years.  In addition, $5.0 million of the purchase 
price was allocated to inventory acquisition step-up.  This amount is being 
expensed through cost of sales as the acquired inventory is sold. 

EVERGOOD TELECOM ENCLOSURES
In September 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Evergood Telecom 
Enclosures ("Evergood"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Walker Group, Inc, 
for $13.2 million in cash.  Based in Welcome, North Carolina, Evergood 
designs and manufactures power transfer devices and custom enclosures used in 
wireline and wireless telecommunications applications.  The preliminary 
purchase allocation resulted in $2.7 million being assigned to goodwill, which 
is deductible for tax purposes.  This amount is being amortized over 25 years.

4.   INVENTORIES

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and are stated on a 
first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost basis.  Inventories consisted of the 
following:

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 Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $  70.0         $ 58.4
 Work in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            21.8           18.8
 Finished goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            38.2           17.5
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      Total                                              $ 130.0         $ 94.7
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5.   DEBT

In August 1998, the Company amended its credit facility.  As a result, among 
other things, a new borrowing tranche was created within the existing credit 
facility and the maturity date of the new tranche is December 31, 2003.

In September 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap and an 
interest rate collar agreement to reduce its variable interest rate exposure 
on borrowings under the credit facility.  The interest rate swap fixes the 
interest rate at 5.10% on a notional amount of $100.0 million until September 
2001.  The interest rate collar has a capped interest rate of 6.75% and a 
floor of 3.95% on a notional amount of $100.0 million until September 2001.


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6.   COMMON STOCK AND STOCK OPTIONS

RELTEC completed an initial public offering of 6.3 million shares of common 
stock on March 18, 1998.  The Company used the net proceeds of $170.3 million 
to reduce its aggregate outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes.

Prior to the initial public offering, the Company increased its authorized 
shares of common stock to 150,000,000 shares and increased its authorized 
shares of preferred stock to 20,000,000 shares.

In connection with the initial public offering, shares of common stock 
previously classified as redeemable common stock have been reclassified to 
stockholders' equity, as the right to put such shares to the Company by the 
holder has been canceled.  These shares were subject to a put agreement at 
December 31, 1997.

Pursuant to the 1998 Equity Participation Plan, in August 1998, the Company 
granted approximately 890,000 options to purchase shares of RELTEC common 
stock at a strike price of $30.75 per share, which was equal to the fair 
market of RELTEC common stock at the date of issuance.  These options vest 
proratably over a five-year period.

7.   COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

In June 1997 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive 
Income," ("SFAS 130").  SFAS 130 discusses how to report and display 
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose 
financial statements.  Comprehensive income is a more inclusive financial 
reporting methodology that includes disclosure of certain financial 
information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of 
net income.  The following table reconciles the Company's net income (loss) 
to comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented:

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 Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $  (60.9)       $  10.1       $  (43.8)       $  20.4

 Other comprehensive income

     Currency translation adjustments. . . . .       (2.4)          (1.7)          (2.5)          (4.1)
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 Comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . .   $  (63.3)        $  8.4       $  (46.3)       $  16.3
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8.   RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

In July 1998, the Company initiated plans to restructure its European 
operations by closing its St. Helens, U.K. manufacturing facility and 
reducing the workforce in its Coventry, U.K. facility.  As a result of this 
restructuring, the Company recorded a one-time pre-tax charge of $4.3 
million.  This amount consisted of $1.2 million of non-cash charges related 
to asset valuation write-downs and $3.1 million of cash expenditures for the 
termination of approximately 225 employees.  These costs are expected to be 
paid during the fourth quarter of 1998 and have been accrued and classified 
as other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  
Additional costs to complete this restructuring, if any, are not expected to 
be significant.  At September 30, 1998, no costs have been charged against 
this accrual.

In September 1998, the Company recorded a special pre-tax charge of $3.2 
million related to an incentive severance program for certain employees in 
North America.  The $3.2 million charge consists of severance and employee 
benefit costs for the termination of approximately 80 employees.  These costs 
are expected to be paid during the fourth quarter of 1998 and have been 
accrued and classified as other expense in the Condensed Consolidated 
Statements of Operations.  Additional costs to complete


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this severance program, if any, are not expected to be significant.  No costs 
have been charged against this accrual at September 30, 1998.

9.   JOINT VENTURES

In July 1998, SPLICE do Brasil Telecommunicacoes e Eletronica S.A. ("SPLICE") 
and the Company agreed to establish RELTEC Sistemas de Energia Ltda. 
("RSEL"), a new commercial joint venture based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  This 
newly formed company will market and support power products and systems for 
the telecommunications markets in Brazil and other Latin American countries.  
The joint venture combines RELTEC's power products and power system 
configurations technology with SPLICE's manufacturing capabilities and 
knowledge of the Brazilian telecommunications markets.  RSEL will be 50% 
owned by each party.

In February 1998, the Company agreed to establish a new commercial joint 
venture based in Skive, Denmark.  This joint venture between the Company and 
A/S Dantherm will be 50% owned by each party.  The purpose of the joint 
venture is to design, manufacture and sell advanced heat management systems 
to the worldwide telecommunications market.  Each party will contribute 
certain assets, including existing technology and customer accounts to the 
joint venture in exchange for their respective interests.

10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be instituted or 
asserted against the Company relating to the conduct of its business, 
including those pertaining to environmental, safety and health, employment 
and contract matters.  Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted 
with certainty and some lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of 
unfavorably to the Company, management believes the disposition of matters 
which are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect on the 
Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash 
flows.

11.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In October 1998, the Company completed its acquisition of Italtel 
Tecnomeccanica S.p.A. ("Tecnomeccanica"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of 
Italtel S.p.A., itself a jointly-owned subsidiary of Siemens AG and Telecom 
Italia S.p.A.  Tecnomeccanica manufactures switching frames for central 
offices, indoor wireless base station cabinets and power generator cabinets.


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ITEM 2.
                        MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                  OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS ARE TO BE 
CONSIDERED FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 
INVOLVE MANY RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RAPID 
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING AND SUCCESSFULLY MARKETING 
NEW PRODUCTS, UNCERTAIN MARKETS FOR THE COMPANY'S SYSTEMS AND PRODUCTS, 
UNPREDICTABLE SALES CYCLES, COMPETITION, A CHANGING REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, 
CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION, RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUISITIONS AND INTERNATIONAL 
OPERATIONS AND NUMEROUS OTHER RISKS WHICH HAVE BEEN SET FORTH IN THE 
COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-1, FILE NO. 333-44277 FILED BY THE 
COMPANY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.   THE COMPANY ADVISES 
THE READER OF THESE STATEMENTS THAT ACTUAL RESULTS OR CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER 
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN.

OVERVIEW

RELTEC Corporation was formed in July 1995 by management and certain 
affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. to acquire Reliance Comm/Tec 
Corporation from Reliance Electric Company, a subsidiary of Rockwell 
International Corporation.  RELTEC is a leader in the design, manufacture and 
sale of a broad range of telecommunications systems, products and services.  
Its Access Systems, Integrated Wireless Solutions and Network Components and 
Services are sold to wireline and wireless service providers and OEMs around 
the globe.  RELTEC operates in North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin 
America and has over 6,200 employees worldwide.

The Company conducts business in a single industry segment, the global 
telecommunications equipment market.  This segment includes integrated 
systems, components and services for voice, video and data communications.  
The Company's net sales are divided into three groupings: Access Systems, 
Integrated Wireless Solutions and Network Components and Services.  The 
Company's products are sold directly to end users, such as Regional Bell 
Operating Companies ("RBOCs") and other telecommunications service providers, 
to telecommunications OEMs and, to a lesser extent, through third party 
distributors.  For certain products, particularly in Access Systems, the 
purchase decision process may be long and unpredictable, and may involve a 
protracted standardization and evaluation process. 

The Company's operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to 
quarter due to several factors, including, without limitation, the volume and 
timing of orders from and shipments to major customers, the timing of new 
product announcements by, and the availability of products from, the Company 
or its competitors, the overall level of capital expenditures by public 
network providers, market acceptance of new and enhanced versions of the 
Company's products, variations in the mix of products, systems and services 
sold by the Company or its sales channels and the availability and cost of 
key components.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET SALES
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, net sales by 
product line offerings, expressed in dollar volumes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Three Months Ended 
                                                        September 30,
                                                                                 Percentage
 (Dollars in millions)                               1998           1997           Change
-------------------------------------------      -------------------------      ------------
<S>                                               <C>            <C>               <C>
 Net Sales:
 Access Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  81.2        $  77.8            4.4 %
 Integrated Wireless Solutions. . . . . . .          44.6           41.5            7.5
 Network Components and Services. . . . . .         125.6          105.4           19.2
                                                 ----------     ----------
     Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $ 251.4        $ 224.7           11.9 %
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Nine Months Ended 
                                                        September 30,
                                                                                 Percentage
 (Dollars in millions)                               1998           1997           Change
-------------------------------------------      -------------------------      ------------
<S>                                               <C>            <C>                <C>
Net Sales:
Access Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $  259.1       $  210.1           23.3 %
Integrated Wireless Solutions. . . . . . .           143.2          138.5            3.4
Network Components and Services. . . . . .           367.3          288.8           27.2
                                                 ----------     ----------
     Total.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $  769.6       $  637.4           20.7 %
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

Net sales increased $26.7 million, or 11.9%, to $251.4 million for the 
quarter ended September 30, 1998 from $224.7 million for the quarter ended 
September 30, 1997.  Included in the 1998 third quarter results were $19.5 
million of net sales contributed by businesses acquired since September 30, 
1997.

Net sales increased $132.2 million, or 20.7%, to $769.6 million for the nine 
months ended September 30, 1998 from $637.4 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1997. Included in the results of the first nine months of 1998 
were $49.2 million of net sales contributed by businesses acquired in 1998 
and 1997.

Excluding the impact of newly acquired businesses, sales for the three months 
ended September 30, 1998 increased moderately when compared to sales for the 
three months ended September 30, 1997.  Threatened and actual labor strikes 
at several major U.S. telecommunications carriers disrupted planning and 
construction during July and August and several major customers reduced their 
capital spending during this period.  Secondly, seasonally abnormal weather 
in the southern U.S. shifted some major account activity away from 
construction and into repair and maintenance of existing lines.  Finally, a 
capacity shortfall in part of the Network Components business further 
contributed to less than anticipated sales figures in the third quarter.  The 
Company does not believe that these reductions in capital expenditures 
represent an industry trend and expects to realize these delayed shipments in 
future periods.

For the nine months ended September 30, 1998 compared to the same period in 
the prior year, net sales increased primarily from higher sales of Access 
Systems and Network Components and Services.  The growth of Access Systems 
resulted from continued strong demand for the Company's Next Generation 
Digital Loop Carrier ("NGDLC") platform including its industry-leading 
fiber-to-the-curb technology. Network Components and Services increased over 
the same periods in the prior years led by continued strong demand for 
engineering and installation services by a broad range of ILEC, CLEC, 
wireless and alternative carrier customers.

Integrated Wireless Solutions sales increased slightly over the three month
and nine month comparable periods in the prior year.  The wireless market 
weakness in Europe was partially offset by period-to-period increases in 
North America and Asia/Pacific. The European weakness was due to excess
customer inventories, the delay of awards of new GSM licenses and the
continuing strength of the British pound against other European currencies.

GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 28.6% (29.1% excluding 
the write-off of inventory acquisition step-up charges) for the quarter ended 
June 30, 1998 from 30.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 1997.  

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 29.8% (30.0% excluding 
the write-off of inventory acquisition step-up charges) for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1998 from 29.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 
1997.

The decrease in gross profit percentage for the quarter ended September 30, 
1998 compared to the same period in the prior year was largely attributable 
to lower than anticipated sales volumes and the impact of a higher mix of 
lower margin services.  This decrease, offset by benefits associated with 
product cost reduction initiatives, process improvements and increased sales 
volumes of higher margin products have increased gross profit moderately for 
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared with the same period in 
the prior year. 


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RESEARCH AND PRODUCT ENGINEERING
Research and product engineering expense increased $4.8 million, or 35.3%, to 
$18.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 from $13.6 million for 
the quarter ended September 30, 1997.  Research and product engineering costs 
were 7.3% of net sales for the third quarter of 1998 and 6.1% of net sales 
for the third quarter of 1997. 

Research and product engineering expense increased $11.8 million, or 29.3%, 
to $52.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $40.3 
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.  Research and product 
engineering costs were 6.8% of net sales for the nine months ended September 
30, 1998 and 6.3% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.

Approximately one-half of the Company's research and product engineering 
expense in these periods was related to Access Systems, reflecting the 
Company's continued focus on this product line.

SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling and administrative expenses increased $8.9 million to 12.4% of net 
sales for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 compared to 9.9% of net sales 
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997. 

Selling and administrative expenses increased $32.2 million to 12.2% of net 
sales for nine months ended September 30, 1998 compared to 9.7% of net sales 
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.

The increase in selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to 
RELTEC's continued organizational investments in Latin America and 
Asia/Pacific, higher sales commissions on sales outside of North America and 
the costs associated with the implementation of new business systems.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE AMORTIZATION
Goodwill and intangible amortization increased $0.7 million to $8.6 million 
for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 from $7.9 million for the same 
period in 1997.  Goodwill amortization and intangible amortization were $4.6 
million and $4.0 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 
30, 1998 compared to $4.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, for the 
three months ended September 30, 1997.

Goodwill and intangible amortization increased $1.5 million to $25.2 million 
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $23.7 million for the same 
period in 1997.  Goodwill amortization and intangible amortization were $14.1 
million and $11.1 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 
30, 1998 compared to $13.1 million and $10.6 million, respectively, for the 
nine months ended September 30, 1997.

This increase is primarily the result of the additional goodwill resulting 
from an October 1997 acquisition and the Company's 1998 acquisitions of PFS 
and Evergood.

RESTRUCTURE CHARGES
In July 1998, the Company initiated plans to restructure its European 
operations by closing its St. Helens, U.K. manufacturing facility and 
reducing the workforce in its Coventry, U.K. facility.  As a result of this 
restructuring, the Company recorded a one-time pre-tax charge of $4.3 
million.  This amount consisted of $1.2 million of non-cash charges related 
to asset valuation write-downs and $3.1 million of cash expenditures for the 
termination of approximately 225 employees.  These costs are expected to be 
paid during the fourth quarter of 1998 and have been accrued and classified 
as other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  
Additional costs to complete this restructuring, if any, are not expected to 
be significant.  

In September 1998, the Company recorded a special pre-tax charge of $3.2 
million related to an incentive severance program for certain employees in 
North America.  The $3.2 million charge consists of severance and employee 
benefit costs for the termination of approximately 80 employees.  These costs 
are expected to be paid during the fourth quarter of 1998 and have been 
accrued and classified as other expense in the Condensed Consolidated 
Statements of Operations.  Additional costs to complete this severance 
program, if any, are not expected to be significant.


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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense decreased $1.8 million to $2.7 million for the quarter ended 
September 30, 1998 from $4.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 
1997.  

Interest expense decreased $5.1 million to $9.1 million for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1998 from $14.2 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1997.  

This decrease resulted from lower debt levels due to the application of 
proceeds from the Company's March 18, 1998 initial public offering of common 
stock.  The overall decrease in interest expense in the third quarter of 1998 
was partially offset by additional interest expense resulting from borrowings 
related to the PFS Acquisition.

NET INCOME (LOSS) AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
After one-time and special charges, the Company had a net loss of $60.9 
million for the third quarter of 1998 ($1.08 net loss per diluted common 
share) compared with net income of $10.1 million ($0.20 net earnings per 
diluted common share) for the same period in 1997.

Net income before one-time and special charges for the third quarter of 1998 
was $4.2 million ($0.07 per diluted common share), compared with $10.5 
million ($0.21 per diluted common share) for the same period in 1997.

After one-time and special charges, the Company had a net loss of $43.8 
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 ($0.80 net loss per 
diluted common share) compared with net income of $20.4 million ($0.41 net 
earnings per diluted common share) for the same period in 1997.

Net income before one-time and special charges for the first nine months of 
1998 of $21.3 million ($0.38 per diluted common share), compared with $20.8 
million ($0.42 per diluted common share) for the same period in the prior 
year.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive 
Income," ("SFAS 130").  SFAS 130 discusses how to report and display 
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose 
financial statements. Comprehensive income is a more inclusive financial 
reporting methodology that includes disclosure of certain financial 
information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of 
net income.  

Comprehensive income (loss) for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 decreased
to ($63.3) million from $8.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 1997. 

Comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 
decreased to ($46.3) million from $16.3 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1997.  

In addition to items impacting net income (loss) as previously described, the 
changes in comprehensive income (loss) for the three months and nine months 
ended September 30, 1998 compared the same periods in the prior year are due 
to fluctuations in currency translation rates for the Company's non-U.S. 
affiliates.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary liquidity needs are working capital requirements, 
capital expenditures and investments such as acquisitions, strategic 
investments and joint ventures.  The Company's working capital requirements 
have grown as the Company has grown.  The Company has funded its liquidity 
requirements principally from cash flows from operations, borrowings under 
its credit facilities, issuances of its common stock and to a lesser extent, 
from capital leases for new equipment.


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<PAGE>

In September 1998, the Company acquired substantially all of the outstanding 
shares of Positron Fiber Systems Corporation ("PFS") for $203.2 million (the 
"PFS Acquisition").  Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, PFS is a manufacturer 
of an advanced line of multiplexer products and provides network element 
management capabilities.  PFS' products complement the Company's next 
generation digital loop carrier platform, creates a family of broadband 
access platforms for delivering multimedia services and advances the 
Company's position in the multi-billion dollar SONET/SDH broadband access 
delivery market.

The PFS Acquisition was consummated with $192.7 million in cash from the 
Company's existing credit facility and approximately $10.5 million of RELTEC 
stock options were exchanged for PFS stock options.  The preliminary 
independent appraisal of acquired assets resulted in $188.2 million being 
assigned to intangible assets.  Of this amount, $58.4 million was assigned to 
in-process research and development, $46.5 million to developed technology, 
assembled workforce, sales channels and customer relationships and $83.3 
million to goodwill.   The in-process research and development costs were 
written-off as a one-time non-tax deductible charge.  The Company believes 
that the write-off of such costs is appropriate because there is no 
alternative future use for these in-process research and development 
projects.  The remaining intangible assets are being amortized over periods 
ranging from five to 25 years.  In addition, $5.0 million of the purchase 
price was allocated to inventory acquisition step-up.  This amount is being 
expensed through cost of sales as the acquired inventory is sold. 

In September 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Evergood Telecom 
Enclosures ("Evergood"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Walker Group, Inc, 
for $13.2 million in cash (the "Evergood Acquisition").  Based in Welcome, 
North Carolina, Evergood designs and manufactures power transfer devices and 
custom enclosures used in wireline and wireless telecommunications 
applications.  The preliminary purchase allocation resulted in $2.7 million 
being assigned to goodwill, which is deductible for tax purposes.  This amount 
is being amortized over 25 years.

The results of the PFS and Evergood acquisitions have been included in the 
Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since their respective 
acquisition dates.

The Company's acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method 
of accounting.  Accordingly, for financial reporting purposes, a preliminary 
allocation of the purchase price has been made using estimated fair market 
values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of each 
acquisition date in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 
16 - "Business Combinations".  These preliminary allocations may be adjusted 
as the fair market values are finalized.  The results of these acquisitions 
have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial 
statements since the respective dates of acquisition.

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $20.5 million and $26.4 
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.  
Cash flows from operating activities decreased by $5.9 million for the nine 
months ended September 30, 1998 compared to the same period in 1997 primarily 
due to overall lower net earnings, increases in accounts receivable and 
increases in inventories, offset by increases in accounts payable.  The 
Company's increase in inventory balances is due to acquired inventories and 
higher anticipated sales.

Capital expenditures, exclusive of acquisitions and investments in business 
systems, were $29.2 million and $15.9 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. 

On March 18, 1998, the Company consummated an initial public offering of 6.3 
million shares of common stock, which resulted in net proceeds of $170.3 
million, which were used to repay indebtedness and for general corporate 
purposes.  These lower levels of indebtedness were offset by borrowings 
incurred in conjunction with the PFS and Evergood acquisitions.  As of 
September 30, 1998, the Company's aggregate borrowing availability under its 
credit facilities was $128.0 million. In August 1998, the Company amended its 
credit facility.  As a result, among other things, a new borrowing tranche 
was created within the existing credit facility and the maturity date of the 
new tranche is December 31, 2003.

In September 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap and an 
interest rate collar agreement to reduce its variable interest rate exposure 
on borrowings under the credit facility.  The interest rate swap fixes the 
interest rate at 5.10% on a notional amount of $100.0 million until September 
2001.  The interest rate collar has a capped interest rate of 6.75% and a 
floor of 3.95% on a notional amount of $100.0 million until September 2001.

The Company believes that its cash balances, cash generated from future
operations and its existing credit facilities will be adequate to satisfy
anticipated working capital requirements, capital expenditures for


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equipment and other investment requirements for the next twelve months.  As 
business and market conditions permit, the Company may, from time to time, 
invest in, or acquire, complementary technologies, products or businesses.  
These activities may require the Company to seek additional equity and/or 
debt to fund such activities, which could result in dilution to existing 
stockholders.

YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE

The disclosure in the following section is a "Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure" 
within the meaning of Section 3(9) of the Year 2000 Information and Readiness 
Disclosure Act.

The Year 2000 Issue ("Y2K") presents concerns for both businesses and 
consumers, including, but not limited to computer systems failures and 
business interruptions. To address this problem, the Company launched an 
initiative in 1996 to upgrade its major business systems.  This upgrade was
to address Y2K and to improve the Company's ability to service customers with
integrated business systems. 

The Company recognizes that Y2K will affect many aspects of business operations
in addition to its business systems.  The Company is taking measures to make the
Company's products, design and manufacturing capabilities, suppliers,
facilities, information technology infrastructure and electronic interfaces 
Y2K compliant.

To manage this effort and to establish a common approach, RELTEC has 
established a company-wide Y2K program (the "Program") with central 
coordination through a dedicated, full-time Program manager.  Individual 
business units have Y2K teams that are responsible for the resolution 
efforts, and resources have been mobilized across the Company to support this 
effort. A standard Y2K methodology and process within RELTEC has been 
established to manage and coordinate Y2K efforts.

The Company's Y2K Program encompasses a wide range of issues.  The following 
is a summary of the areas currently being addressed:

Applications.  The Company's major business systems are currently being 
replaced by a Y2K compliant commercial system.  The major business systems 
comprise manufacturing, order management, and financial systems.  Minor 
business systems are currently being reviewed for Y2K compliance.  If 
identified as non-compliant, such systems will be replaced or repaired.   In 
addition, the Company places a substantial number of orders with its 
suppliers via the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) process.  The Company is 
currently in the process of upgrading its EDI capabilities to Y2K compliant 
versions of the EDI standards, and coordinating and testing these upgrades 
with the Company's business partners.

Infrastructure.  The Company's computers, servers, networks, and other 
internal systems are currently being reviewed for Y2K compliance. If 
identified as non-compliant such systems will be replaced or repaired.

Supply Chain.  The Company is currently evaluating the readiness of 
significant suppliers and is seeking Y2K compliance assurances from such 
suppliers. Assurances are being sought from the Company's major suppliers for 
goods and services, as well as transportation providers.  Where the Company 
determines that a significant supplier is not already Y2K compliant, the 
Company will monitor their progress towards compliance and take such action 
as it deems necessary, such as selecting alternate suppliers.

Product and Service Compliance.  The products that the Company currently 
manufactures and the services that the Company provides are being reviewed 
internally and, in some cases, by third party testing organizations, for Y2K 
compliance.

Design and Manufacturing.  The Company's engineering and development systems, 
shop floor systems, machine tool systems, CAM systems and testing systems are 
currently being reviewed for Y2K compliance.  If identified as 
non-compliant such systems will be replaced or repaired.


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The following chart indicates the starting and planned completion dates for 
each of the major components of the Company's Y2K Program:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Y2K Program Component               Period Commenced         Planned Completion
---------------------               ----------------         ------------------
<S>                                 <C>                      <C>
Products                            1st Quarter, 1998        4th Quarter, 1998
Major Business Systems              3rd Quarter, 1996        2nd Quarter, 1999
Minor Business Systems              3rd Quarter, 1998        3rd Quarter, 1999
Supply Chain                        2nd Quarter, 1998        4th Quarter, 1998
EDI                                 4th Quarter, 1998        2nd Quarter, 1999
Design/Manufacturing                3rd Quarter, 1998        3rd Quarter, 1999
Infrastructure                      2nd Quarter, 1998        2nd Quarter, 1999
</TABLE>

The Company currently estimates that direct costs of its Y2K Program, 
including implementation of new business systems, will be approximately $31 
million.  The Company began budgeting for Y2K Program costs in fiscal 1996.  
As of September 30, 1998, approximately $21 of these costs have been incurred 
relating to the Y2K Program. Not included in the amount allocated to the Y2K 
Program are costs associated with new product compliance.  New product budgets 
include amounts necessary for compliance with various engineering and 
operational standards, which now include issues relating to Y2K.  The Company 
is currently funding Y2K Program costs through its normal operating cash 
flows and expects to have adequate future operating cash flows to complete 
the Y2K Program.

The Company's most reasonably likely worst case Y2K scenarios include, but 
are not limited to, the inability to process routine transactions, including 
customer orders, on a timely basis, suppliers' delay or failure to deliver 
materials necessary to the Company's manufacturing process, delay or failure 
of the Company's transportation providers to deliver the Company's products 
to its customers and the inability of the Company to receive payment for 
products that have been delivered.  The Company has not completed all aspects 
of its assessment of Y2K risks.  There may be other risks for the Company 
associated with Y2K that will be identified as its Y2K Program is 
implemented.  The Company is in the process of analyzing the most reasonably 
likely worst case scenarios and developing a contingency plan to handle such 
scenarios.  The Company expects the contingency plan to be completed by the 
end of the first quarter of 1999.

The Company believes that its Y2K Program will identify its Y2K related issues,
determine business risk, establish a resolution plan, and implement resolution. 
The Company expects that, upon successful completion of the Program, its
ability to design, manufacture and deliver products to its customers and to
provide services to its customers will not be adversely affected by the year
2000.  However, the Company cannot be certain that the failure of a major
customer, supplier or third party to timely assess or remediate its products or
systems or that the incompatibility of a conversion undertaken by such


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party with the Company's systems will not have a material adverse effect on 
the Company's business, results of operations or financial condition.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 
131 - "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" 
("SFAS 131").  This Statement establishes standards for the way that public 
business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual 
financial statements and requires those enterprises to report selected 
information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to 
shareholders.  The Company must implement SFAS 131 in 1998.  The Company has 
not completed its evaluation of this statement, but does not anticipate a 
material impact on the consolidated financial statements from the adoption of 
the additional disclosure requirements of this accounting standard.

In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 132 - "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement 
Benefits" ("SFAS 132").  SFAS 132 revises employers' disclosures about 
pension and other postretirement benefit plans but does not change the 
measurement or recognition of these plans.  SFAS 132 is effective for fiscal 
years beginning after December 31, 1997.  Restatement of disclosures for 
earlier periods provided for comparative purposes is required unless the 
information is not readily available.  The Company has not completed its 
evaluation of this statement, but does not anticipate a material impact on 
the consolidated financial statements from the adoption of the disclosure 
requirements of this accounting standard.

In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 
133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 
133").  SFAS 133 requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either 
assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure 
those instruments at fair value.  SFAS 133 is effective for fiscal years 
beginning after June 15, 1999.  Earlier application of this statement is 
encouraged, but is permitted only as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter 
beginning after June of 1998.  The Company has not completed its evaluation 
of this statement, but does not anticipate a material impact on the 
consolidated financial statements from the adoption of this accounting 
standard.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not Applicable


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Not Applicable

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not Applicable

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not Applicable

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not Applicable

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  Exhibits:

     Exhibit No. 27 
     Financial Data Schedule

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K:

     -    Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 11, 1998
     -    Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 8, 1998


                                     SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                   RELTEC Corporation

November 13, 1998                  By:______________ 
                                   John L. Wilson
                                   Vice President and Controller


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