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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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 23, 2009 Christopher Barker	Less Gravy on the Train Rail carriers continue to show solid earnings, masking the future troubles lurking underfoot.
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 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 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 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 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 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 April 16, 2008 Toby Shute	This Rail's Anything but Frail Corn, coal, and other commodities fuel rail operator CSX's strong results.
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 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 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 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 29, 2010 Christopher Barker	Wild Horses Drag the Freight Away With all the captive energy of the horses in the company logo, Norfolk Southern dragged 22% more freight across its tracks than it had in the prior-year period. The resulting 31% boost to operating revenue is accompanied by an even more impressive 58% surge in earnings per share.
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 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 October 27, 2009 Christopher Barker	Steep Grades Ahead for Railroads After signs of stabilization, reality sets in for a difficult recovery.
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 22, 2008 Christopher Barker	Railroads Go 2-for-2 With Grand Slam Profits Norfolk Southern continues to make way against economic headwinds.
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 April 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Union Pacific Full of Steam Very strong pricing and operational improvements lead to a great quarter. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 July 22, 2009 Christopher Barker	So You Say You've Seen a Bottom, Eh? Canadian National becomes the second rail operator to make the bold call.
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 21, 2011 Christopher Barker	Union Pacific Gathers Momentum The latest bellwether to report signals encouraging signs of growth.
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 April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 19, 2008 Christopher Barker	Railroad Stocks Getting Soggy Midwest flooding takes its toll on railroad stocks earnings outlooks.
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.
BusinessWeek January 16, 2006 Gene G. Marcial	All Aboard The Genesee & Wyoming This little-known regional railroad is riding high.
BusinessWeek July 24, 2006 Christopher Palmeri	Serving Two (Station) Masters More spending may assuage Burlington Northern's customers, but not Wall Street.