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The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Sleepers at Burlington Northern Strong demand for rail transit has translated into a strong operating environment for this leading hauler. Times are good right now for the rails and there may yet be money to be made in the stocks, but the cash flow picture suggests that long-term appreciation may be more limited.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	BNSF: Good News, Bad Day The railroad posts good results, but investors fear for its future.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2009 Christopher Barker	Get a Better Deal Than Buffett According to a recent filing, Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has purchased another 4.36 million shares of rail carrier Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Can you get a better deal than he did?
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 October 6, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel	A Strange Safe Haven for Skittish Investors The Progressive Transportation fund offers investors exposure to companies that use technology to improve fuel efficiency or reduce energy costs.
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The Motley Fool July 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Rails Derail Arch Coal Rail problems in the Western U.S. take a big bite out of Arch Coal's earnings, but there's still much to like about this company.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Foundation of Coal Foundation Coal is new to the markets, but its coal is just as hot as everybody else's. Foundation certainly looks to be much, much more than just a me-too IPO. If there is something to be concerned about, it's the debt load.
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 January 9, 2009 Christopher Barker	Peabody Cross-Trains for the Ultimate Contest Coal companies are slimming down for a long, hard race to the finish.
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 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 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 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 September 12, 2008 Christopher Barker	This Train Is Gaining Steam Eastern U.S. railway specialist CSX took the market by surprise, significantly boosting its guidance for earnings through 2010.
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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 April 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Coal Stays Green Arch Coal continues to benefit from strong demand and constrained supply in the coal market.
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.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Chugs Along Strong rates and expense control overcome weak volumes. It won't be surprising to see the stock head higher, even though some investors were a bit derailed with future growth projections.
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 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 July 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Peabody's Money Pit Strong demand and low inventories have kept coal prices buoyant, allowing Peabody to rake in the cash. The stock has been red-hot.
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 July 27, 2009 Christopher Barker	Runaway Freight Train Finds Level Tracks Demand stabilization is a most welcome development in the rail freight sector, but a long, hard path still awaits these operators.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Tracking the Numbers at Genesee & Wyoming Growth slowed in the first quarter, but the railroad company is still a well-placed small operator.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2004 Brian Gorman	Burlington Northern on Track Burlington Northern railroad foresees earnings growth of 15% to 20% for the second quarter and full year.
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?
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The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	J.B. Hunt Rides Rails to Revenue Strong intermodal demand is offsetting weaker trucking results. Today's price for this company is probably pretty fair, especially with ongoing concerns about energy prices and the immediate future of the economy.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Getting Railroaded by CSX Unprecedented strength is running the skeptics off the tracks. While the stock may not be a bargain by usual methods, one can't deny that the company is doing better. The sector is hot and investors still want to own these shares.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2007 Toby Shute	CSX Steams Ahead CSX's strong pricing policy continues to keep this Class 1 railroad on track.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2009 Christopher Barker	Railroads' Brakes Beginning to Screech Norfolk Southern's record earnings mask troubles on the horizon.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Pricing Is Right for CSX Volume growth was non-existent, but strong pricing and operating efficiencies boosted results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Losing Steam Canadian National Railway has had a great run, but are investors at the end of the line?
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Genesee & Wyoming Chugs Along Despite strong freight results, operating expenses and Australian results need to get back on track for this regional short line operator.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2006 Brian Gorman	Trinity Chugs On The railcar manufacturer delivers an impressive 2005 and is poised for a solid 2006. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Lump From Arch Coal Falling gas prices and lower guidance have investors undermining these shares. While this major player in low-sulfur coal still has a lot of positives going for it, it picked a bad time to make investors nervous about its future growth prospects.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	CP's Nice Ride on the Rails Canadian Pacific Railways profits from increased coal demand and grain production. Investors, take note.
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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 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.
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