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The Motley Fool June 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Big Opportunities in Small Rails Two smaller railroad operators stay profitably below the radar. Investors may want to take a look at Genesee & Wyoming and Railamerica.
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The Motley Fool February 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Genesee Rides Smooth Rails Short-line railroad operator continues to prosper by focusing on profitable and growing routes.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Disruptions Don't Derail Genesee Not that you'd really know it from the financial reports or the strength of the stock, but the third quarter was actually a challenging one for short-line rail operator Genesee & Wyoming.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	On the Right Canadian Track Canadian National Railway continues to reap the benefits of a strong railroad market. It's not the bargain that it once was, but as long as robust demand for natural resources continues, it should have the leverage to raise rates and improve its bottom line.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Genesee & Wyoming on Fast Track The regional short-line railroad operator keeps posting quality margins and returns on equity.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Waiting for Genesee & Wyoming's Next Move With ample capital at hand, acquisitions are almost certainly a "when" not "if" question for the short-line rail operator. The slide in the stock price (down 30% in less than a month) makes this very, very tempting.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Will CSX Stay on the Rails? Weak volume and operational statistics at the railroad operator are ample cause for concern. With the market already pricing better times into the stock, where's the margin of safety?
The Motley Fool February 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A New Genesee & Wyoming on the Way Selling the Australian operations opens up a lot more possibilities for this short-line railroad company. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek January 16, 2006 Gene G. Marcial	All Aboard The Genesee & Wyoming This little-known regional railroad is riding high.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Genesee & Wyoming Juice Its Caboose? This is a likable short-line operator, but organic volume growth is an issue for investors.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Another Hookup for Genesee & Wyoming The latest well-priced acquisition will further expand the railroad's operations. Investors wanting to get in a little cheaper have likely missed their chance.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Good Days for Canadian Pacific CP is another well-run railroad benefiting from tight capacity and increasing demand and certainly worthy of consideration for those looking to invest in the sector.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Brian Gorman	Burlington Northern's Smooth Engine The nation's largest rail transport services company seems to have risks in hand and is poised for ongoing growth. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2011 Travis Hoium	Fuel Systems Solutions Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know The company reported a loss per share of $0.02 on a day when analysts were expecting a profit of $0.10, so the disappointment is justified. Revenue guidance didn't help the cause, coming in at $375 million to $400 million, when analysts expected $402.3 million.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Stays On Track Things are still going gangbusters for this operationally superior railroad, but investors should look for a greater discount on these shares before buying.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2010 Christopher Barker	Dining on Buffett's Leftovers There's at least one tasty company still left in the railroad sector.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Iron Horses Keep Galloping Union Pacific's quarterly guidance suggests that conditions remain good on the rails.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Union Pacific Along for the Ride A very strong market for rail transport has improved the fortunes of even this low-quality player. But it has a way to go before the stock is a keeper.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Norfolk Southern Brings It Home The last Class 1 railroad reports its earnings this quarter. Reported revenue rose 17% this quarter as the company coupled a 5% increase in volume (as measured by carloads) with a nearly 12% improvement in pricing and mix.
The Motley Fool June 12, 2007 Todd Wenning	The Best Stocks Right Now Investors have spoken -- here's what they said. Genesee & Wyoming... Canadian Natural Resources... Mueller Water... Leucadia National... etc.
The Motley Fool October 24, 2007 Toby Shute	Shake, Rattle, and Rail Burlington Northern faces a shaky economy, but doesn't look too rattled. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2011 Sean Williams	This Is the Sector to Own as Fuel Prices Rise No joke, this sector could be your saving grace as fuel prices rise. Railroad companies use far less fuel than a standard diesel truck
The Motley Fool January 25, 2010 Christopher Barker	Your Huge Advantage Over Warren Buffett Burlington Northern is Buffett's prize, but will retail investors take the cake?
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	More Workin' Needed on This Railroad Union Pacific is still the worst-run major railroad, but improvement could lead to outperformance in its stock.
The Motley Fool July 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian Pacific Brings Up the Rear Canadian Pacific has a pretty respectable operating ratio and the company is making good progress on velocity and dwell-times, and those are critical in boosting returns on capital. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2009 Christopher Barker	Steep Grades Ahead for Railroads After signs of stabilization, reality sets in for a difficult recovery.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2010 David Meier	Norfolk Southern, a Totally Cool Stock Norfolk Southern looks more attractive than competitors CSX Corp. and Genesee & Wyoming.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2010 David Meier	CSX Corp., a Totally Cool Stock With a total return ratio of 1.53, CSX Corp. certainly seems like a totally cool stock to get to know.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Foundation Coal Builds a Profit Increasing coal shipments plus higher coal prices equal strong profits. Investors are certainly already on to the coal story, and the stocks have been generally strong across the board.
The Motley Fool June 24, 2005 Brian Gorman	Broken Covenant The trucking company has a tough road ahead, but also some saving graces. For now, investors should not expect a lot from Covenant's stock -- but at least the company has taken steps to minimize the pain.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Steams Ahead Better pricing and efficiency spells strong profits for the country's largest railroad. This stock is within 10% of its high and up nearly 50% over the past year.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A More Efficient Canadian Pacific Significant improvements in operating efficiency bode well for profits. Is this is the beginning of a new age for railroad profitability, or is it just the top of the cyclical mountain?
The Motley Fool January 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Norfolk Southern the Rail to Ride? This railroad company produced solid operating metrics for the fourth quarter and appears to have a somewhat reasonable valuation.
The Motley Fool June 19, 2008 Christopher Barker	Railroad Stocks Getting Soggy Midwest flooding takes its toll on railroad stocks earnings outlooks.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2010 David Meier	CSX: A Cheap Stock With a Dividend Kicker CSX offers more opportunity than its competition.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2011 Christopher Barker	Intrigue in Alpha's Results Sizing up one eastern met-coal giant before it links up with another.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2009	3 Stocks Hitting Low Notes These stocks have hit bottom. Are they ready to bounce? Take a look at: Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. ... Jinpan International Limited... Columbia Sportswear Company...
The Motley Fool October 14, 2009 Christopher Barker	A Railroad IPO Gets Derailed Investors had no appetite for the RailAmerica IPO.
The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Toby Shute	Canadian Pacific Buys Like Buffett The Canadian railroad company has acquired Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern, the largest American regional railroad operator, in order to better access the bustling Midwestern coal, ethanol, and agricultural markets.
BusinessWeek October 17, 2005	Canadian National: The Making Of A Track Star Canadian National Railway Co.'s chief talks about why the railway is the industry's most profitable.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2008 Anders Bylund	Stock Madness Final 4: Google Who's going to take home the Stock Madness trophy? The latest competition is Google vs. Canadian National Railway.
InternetNews October 20, 2005 Paul Shread	Google Wows Wall Street Shares of Google soared to a new all-time high... eBay fell... Nokia and QLogic fell on mixed results and guidance... Juniper climbed... etc.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2009 Christopher Barker	The Burden You Don't Want to Carry Someday, North America's railroads will emerge from this downturn as the lean and efficient transporters they are; in the meantime, though, you may not wish to shoulder the sector's heavy burden.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Jeremy Phillips	Time to Short Fuel Systems Solutions? To check on Fuel Systems Solutions' immediate health, we looked at its current ratio, which simply divides its current assets by its current liabilities.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Suffers a Loon Bite The risks at Canadian National are pretty much the same as for the other Class 1 rail operators -- namely, that economic growth slows and the railroad companies see a reduction in demand (in terms of carload) and/or less pricing power.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Full Steam Ahead for Profits Railroad giant, Burlington Northern produces an impressive second quarter. Analysts are expecting the company to earn $2.49 this year -- a multiple of 14 times earnings.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2009 Christopher Barker	Recovery Gets Harder to Haul Railroad operator CSX reported earnings of $293 million for the period, besting expectations despite a disappointing 23% slide in revenue.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Arkansas Best: The Best It Gets? Can this well-run trucker boost margins any further, and has that focus on margins hurt growth? Investors, take note.