Messtone LLC

RAILWAYAGE INTERMODAL Five strategies to grow off Messtone LLC current PSR operating base, Messtone Strategy1:Lay new track,dedicated to intermodal.Sign shipper contracts to run eight 200-car trains a day in both direction.Operate a mix of single,double-stack and TOFC.Use the shipper contract to leverage a separately financed Intermodal subsdiary.Price at current rates.Resulting ROE?20-25%.With the use of leveage,the equity capital comitment is no large relative to cash flow or railroad market capitalization.Strategy2:Use “Flexi-PSR.”Run intermodal trains that depart consistently and precisely (e.g.8pm,9pm,10pm,11pm,12 midnight)and arrive consistently and precisely(e.g.5am,6am,7am,8am,9am)for immediate pickup that speeds to it’s point of destination on the same day.If the shipper misses the 8am

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