GENESEE & WYOMING INC
10-Q, 1997-05-15
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                   FORM 10-Q
                                        
                Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     for the quarter ended March 31, 1997  Commission File No. 0-20847
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                             GENESEE & WYOMING INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware                                         06-0984624
- -------------------------------            -------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)             Identification No.)
 
71 Lewis Street, Greenwich, Connecticut           06830
- ---------------------------------------    -------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)

(203) 629-3722
- --------------
(Telephone No.)

                                        
Shares of common stock outstanding as of the close of business on
May 9, 1997:

Class                                    Number of Shares Outstanding
- -----                                    ----------------------------
Class A Common Stock                          4,400,073

Class B Common Stock                            846,556


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.
 
                               [X] YES    [ ] NO
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                                     INDEX

Part I - Financial Information
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
Item 1. Financial Statements:                               Page
                                                           -------
<S>                                                        <C> 
  Consolidated Statements of Income - For the
   Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997............        3
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1996
   and March 31, 1997....................................        4
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the
   Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997............        5
 
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............    6 - 8
 
 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
   Financial Condition and Results of Operations.           9 - 12
 
 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
   Market Risk...........................................       12
 
Part II - Other Information..............................       13
 
Index to Exhibits........................................  14 - 16
 
Signatures...............................................       17
 
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                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)
 
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>  
 
                                                    Three Months     
                                                    Ended March 31,   
                                                  1996          1997    
                                                 -------------------   
<S>                                              <C>      <C>          
OPERATING REVENUES                                $16,608  $24,092     
                                                 -------------------   
                                                                       
OPERATING EXPENSES:                                                    
    Transportation                                  4,480    7,232     
    Maintenance of ways and structures              2,186    2,557     
    Maintenance of equipment                        2,994    4,006     
    General and administrative                      2,809    4,743     
    Depreciation and amortization                   1,325    1,519     
                                                 -------------------   
         Total operating expenses                  13,794   20,057     
                                                 -------------------   
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                              2,814    4,035     
                                                                       
Interest expense                                   (1,274)    (574)    
Other income                                           81      131     
                                                 -------------------   
Income before provision for income taxes            1,621    3,592     
                                                                       
Provision for income tax                              656    1,458     
                                                 -------------------   
NET INCOME                                           $965   $2,134     
                                                 ===================   
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE AND                                          
   COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENT:                                            
                                                                       
NET INCOME                                          $0.41    $0.39     
                                                 ===================   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON                                      
   SHARE AND COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENTS 
       OUTSTANDING                                  2,348    5,469    
                                                 ===================   
 </TABLE> 
 
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                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (in thousands)
 
 
                                                       December 31,  March 31,
                                                         1996         1997
                  ASSETS                                           (Unaudited)
                                                       -----------------------
                                                                             
CURRENTS ASSETS:                                                             
    Cash and cash equivalents                             $14,121  $17,699   
    Accounts receivable, net                               19,133   20,727   
    Materials and supplies                                  4,173    4,177   
    Prepaid expenses and other                              1,771    2,029   
    Deferred income tax assets, net                         1,632    1,734   
                                                         ------------------  
         Total current assets                              40,830   46,366   
                                                         ------------------  
                                                                             
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net                                78,822   84,093   
                                                         ------------------  
SERVICE ASSURANCE AGREEMENT, net                           14,312   14,124   
                                                         ------------------  
OTHER ASSETS, net                                          11,375   11,431   
                                                         ------------------  
                                                                             
         Total assets                                    $145,339 $156,014   
                                                         ==================  
                                                                             
         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                
                                                                             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                                                         
    Current portion of long-term debt                        $271     $306   
    Accounts payable                                       33,583   35,426   
    Accrued expenses                                        6,122    5,431   
                                                         ------------------  
         Total current liabilities                         39,976   41,163   
                                                         ------------------  
                                                                             
LONG-TERM DEBT                                             18,460   24,833   
                                                         ------------------  
OTHER LIABILITIES                                           2,699    2,730   
                                                         ------------------  
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES, net                        4,720    5,442   
                                                         ------------------  
DEFERRED ITEMS--grants from governmental                                     
                agencies                                   12,899   13,229   
                                                         ------------------  
DEFERRED GAIN--sale/leaseback                               4,902    4,785   
                                                         ------------------  
                                                                             
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                        
    Class A common stock, $0.01 par value,                                   
       one vote per share;                                                   
       12,000,000 shares authorized;                                         
       4,399,463 and 4,399,953 issued and                                    
       outstanding on December 31, 1996 and                                  
       March 31, 1997, respectively                            44       44   
    Class B common stock, $0.01 par value,                                   
       10 votes per share;                                                   
       1,500,000 shares authorized; 846,556                                  
       issued and outstanding                                   8        8   
    Additional paid-in capital                             46,102   46,117   
    Warrants outstanding                                      471      471   
    Retained earnings                                      15,058   17,192   
                                                         ------------------  
         Total stockholders' equity                        61,683   63,832   
                                                         ------------------  
         Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $145,339 $156,014   
                                                         ==================  
 
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                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)
 
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                              March 31,
                                                                           1996     1997  
                                                                          -------------- 
<S>                                                                        <C>     <C> 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                     
         Net income                                                         $965   $2,134 
         Adjustments to reconcile net income                                              
          to net cash provided                                                            
            by operating activities-                                                      
            Depreciation and amortization                                  1,325    1,519 
            Deferred income taxes                                            264      620 
            Gain on disposition of property and equipment                   (627)      (7)
            Changes in assets and liabilities,                                            
              net of balances                                                             
              assumed through acquisitions-                                               
               Receivables                                                (5,042)  (1,594)
               Materials and supplies                                        (33)      (4)
               Prepaid expenses and other                                   (292)    (258)
               Accounts payables and accrued expenses                      9,227    1,152 
               Other assets and liabilities, net                             235     (422)
                                                                         ------------------
                  Net cash provided by operating                                          
                   activities                                              6,022    3,140 
                                                                        ------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                     
         Purchase of property and equipment                                 (970)  (1,469)
         Purchase of assets of Chicago & Illinois                                         
          Midland Railway Company                                        (26,335)    ---- 
         Proceeds from disposition of property                             1,555      259 
                                                                        ------------------
                  Net cash used in investing activitie                  (25,750)  (1,210)
                                                                        ------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                     
         Principal payments on long-term borrowings,                                      
         including capital leases                                           (326)  (4,357)
         Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                         25,925    5,480 
         Debt issuance costs                                              (1,642)    ---- 
         Net (payments) proceeds  on grants                                 (195)     510 
         Dividends paid                                                      (32)    ---- 
         Proceeds from issuance of stock - employee purchase plan                      15 
         Proceeds from issuance of stock warrants                            471     ---- 
                                                                        ------------------
                  Net cash provided by financing activities                24,201    1,648 
                                                                        ------------------
                                                                                          
INCREASE  IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                     4,473    3,578 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period                             2,115   14,121 
                                                                        ------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                                  $6,588  $17,699 
                                                                        ==================
CASH PAID DURING PERIOD FOR:                                                              
         Interest                                                         $1,240     $657 
         Incomes taxes                                                        65    2,072 
                                                                        ==================
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                               
         Assumption of liabilities in connection                                          
         with purchase of                                                                 
          assets of Chicago & Illinois Midland                                            
          Railway Company                                                 $1,162     ---- 
                                                                        ================== 
          Capital lease obligation                                          ----    $5,261
                                                                        ================== 
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                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)
                                        
1.   PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

  The interim consolidated financial statements presented herein include the
accounts of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiaries.  References to "GWI" or
the "Company" mean Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and, unless the context indicates
otherwise, its consolidated subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany
transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.  These interim
consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without
audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC").  In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial
statements for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, are
presented on a basis consistent with audited financial statements and contain
all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for
a fair presentation.  The interim consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for
the year ended December 31, 1996 included in the Company's Annual Report and
Form 10-K.

  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative
of results of operations for the full year.

2.   ACQUISITIONS:

  Illinois & Midland Railroad, Inc. - On February 8, 1996, a newly-formed
subsidiary, Illinois & Midland Railroad, Inc. ("Illinois & Midland"), purchased
certain assets, primarily road and track structure, of Chicago & Illinois
Midland Railway Company for approximately $27.7 million, including related costs
and the assumption of certain liabilities.  The purchase price was allocated to
purchased inventory ($750,000), assumed note receivable ($1,220,000), property
($10,773,000), and the service assurance agreement ($14,981,000).  The purchase
also included the assumption of $1,394,000 of liabilities.  This subsidiary
operates approximately 126 miles of track in the State of Illinois.  The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase.

  Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad, Inc. - On April 29, 1996, a newly formed
subsidiary, Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad, Inc. ("Pittsburg & Shawmut"),
purchased certain assets, primarily road and track structure, of Pittsburg &
Shawmut Railroad Company, Mountain Laurel Railroad Company, and Red Bank
Railroad Company for approximately $15.2 million, including related costs.  The
purchase price was allocated to purchased inventory ($50,000), property
($14,846,000), and other assets ($264,000).  The purchase also included the
assumption of $3,194,000 of deferred grants from the State of Pennsylvania.  In
addition, the purchase and sale agreement provides for additional contingency
payments of up to $2.5 million.  A portion of these payments are required (up to
a maximum of $500,000) if certain coal shipments during any calendar year from
1997-1999, as defined, exceed 290,000 tons.  The remaining contingency payments
(up to a maximum of $2.0 million) are calculated as 25% of the gross revenues
attributable to certain coal shipments that exceed 564,793 tons during any
calendar year from 2000-2009, as defined.  Upon resolution of the amount of the
contingency payments, there will be an additional element of cost related to the
transaction, which will be recorded as excess cost over the fair market value of
tangible net assets acquired and amortized over the same period as the related
track structure, which is 20 years.  The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase.  On June 28, 1996, a portion of the railcars acquired in the purchase
were sold for $2.4 million, the purchase price allocation was adjusted, and no
gain or loss was recognized.

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  Rail Link, Inc. - On November 8, 1996, the Company completed its acquisition
of all of the common stock of Rail Link, Inc. ("Rail Link") for approximately
$9.1 million in cash and $3.0 million in future amounts payable based on
performance.  The purchase price was allocated to purchased net working capital
($1,218,000), property ($5,000,000), goodwill ($5,629,000) and other assets
($275,000).  The goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20
years.  The purchase also included the assumption of $474,000 of liabilities.
Rail Link provides railroad switching and related services to North American
industries with extensive railroad facilities within their complexes.
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Rail Link manages 20 switching operations,
a railcar cleaning operation, two track maintenance operations and a locomotive
leasing operation in 11 states.  Rail Link also operates three short line
railroads located in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia.  The acquisition was
accounted for as a purchase.  The allocation of the purchase price is based on
preliminary estimates and may be revised at a later date.

  Pro Forma for Acquisitions - Results for the operations of Illinois & Midland
Railroad, Inc., Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad, Inc. and Rail Link, Inc. are
included within the consolidated financial statements commencing February 9,
1996, April 29, 1996, and November 8, 1996, respectively.  Unaudited pro forma
results assuming all three acquisitions had been made as of January 1, 1996 and
the sale by the Company of 2,897,200 shares of Class A Common Stock in the
Common Stock Offering (see Note 3) are as follows (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
 
                                                 Three Months Ended 
                                          --------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>                  <C>   
                                                3/31/96          3/31/87   
                                              (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)
 
Revenues................................       $22,004         $ 24,092
Net income..............................         1,673            2,134
Number of common shares.................         5,245            5,469
Net income per share....................         $0.32            $0.39
                                              ========            =====
</TABLE>

 Such pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of
future operations.

3.   SUPPLEMENTAL EARNINGS PER SHARE:

  On June 28, 1996 the Company closed an underwritten initial public offering
("IPO") of 3,045,200 shares of Class A Common Stock (the "Common Stock
Offering"), of which 2,897,200 shares were offered by the Company and 148,000
shares were offered by a selling stockholder.  Had the IPO occurred on January
1, 1996, earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding for the
three-month period ending March 31, 1996 would have been as follows:

Net income per share...................................$0.28

Weighted average shares and equivalent shares
 outstanding (in thousands)............................5,526

The supplemental earnings per share information is not necessarily indicative of
the results of future operations.

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4.   LEASES:

  On March 31, 1997 a subsidiary of the Company entered into a long-term capital
lease agreement with a leasing company for the acquisition of up to $13 million
of rolling stock.  As of March 31, 1997 the subsidiary, at the subsidiary's
election, had acquired rolling stock valued at $5.3 million under this lease.
The Company guarantees the subsidiary's performance under the lease.  The lease
requires minimum monthly rent payments equal to the monthly interest payable
with respect to the outstanding balance on the $13,000,000 note from the Lessor
to a bank until September 30, 1998.  Interest on the note is at LIBOR plus
1.875%.  After September 30, 1998, based on the present amount of equipment
subject to the lease, the monthly lease payment will be $128,730 until March 31,
2017.  The subsidiary has the right to purchase all the equipment from the
lessor prior to September 30, 1998 at the balance outstanding under the note.
 
5.   CONTINGENCIES:

  In March 1997, two large railroad companies, CSX Transportation, Inc. ("CSX") 
and Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NS"), tentatively agreed on a plan to acquire and 
divide the assets of a third large railroad, Consolidated Rail Corporation 
("Conrail"). CSX and NS are expected to submit a plan for the breakup of Conrail
to the Surface Transportation Board ("STB") in June 1997, after which the STB 
may take up to 255 calendar days to respond.  Railroads in the Company's New 
York and Pennsylvania region interchange with one or more of these three large 
railroad companies, and rely on them in some cases for providing overhead 
traffic, defined as traffic neither originating nor terminating on any of the 
Company's subsidiaries. The volume of this overhead traffic may be negatively 
impacted if the merger is consummated.  The Company continues to hold 
discussions with CSX and NS to explore its options to mitigate a potential 
traffic diversion, but the effect on the Company cannot be determined at this 
time.

6.   RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:

  In March 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128,
Earnings Per Share, which simplifies the standards for computing earnings per
share.  It replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic
EPS.  Is also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of
the income statement and a reconciliation between the two computations.  The
SFAS No. 128 presentation is required for the year ended December 31, 1997, and
will be adopted by the Company at that time.  Had the Company calculated EPS
using SFAS No. 128 for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, basic EPS and diluted
EPS would have approximated $0.41 per share and $0.39 per share, respectively
and for the quarter ended March 31, 1996, basic EPS and diluted EPS would have
approximated $0.41 per share and $0.41 per share, respectively.





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

 The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's
consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and with the consolidated financial statements,
related notes and other financial information included in the Company's 1996
Annual Report and Form 10-K.

General

  The Company is a holding company whose subsidiaries own and operate short line
and regional freight railroads and provide related rail services.  The Company,
through its industrial switching subsidiary, also provides railroad switching
and related services to North American industries with extensive railroad
facilities within their complexes.  The Company generates revenues primarily
from the movement of freight over track owned or operated by its railroads.  The
Company also generates non-freight revenues primarily by providing industrial
switching and related rail services such as railcar leasing, railcar repair and
storage to industries with extensive railroad facilities within their complexes,
to shippers along its lines and to the Class I railroads that connect with its
lines.

  The Company's operating expenses include wages and benefits, equipment rents
(including car hire), purchased services, depreciation and amortization, diesel
fuel, casualties and insurance, materials and other expenses.  Car hire is a
charge paid by a railroad to the owners of railcars used by that railroad in
moving freight.  Other expenses generally include property and other non-income
taxes, professional services, communication and data processing costs and
general overhead expense.

  When comparing the Company's results of operations from one reporting period
to another, the following factors should be taken into consideration.  The
Company has historically experienced fluctuations in revenues and expenses such
as one-time freight moves, customer plant expansions and shut-downs, railcar
sales, accidents and derailments.  In periods when these events occur, results
of operations are not easily comparable to other periods.  In addition, much of
the Company's growth to date has resulted from acquisitions.  The Company
completed the acquisitions of the Illinois & Midland and Pittsburg & Shawmut
railroads during the first four months of 1996, and Rail Link, Inc. in November
1996.  Because of variations in the structure, timing and size of these
acquisitions and differences in economics among the Company's railroads
resulting from differences in the rates and other material terms established
through negotiation, the Company's results of operations in any reporting period
may not be directly comparable to its results of operations in other reporting
periods.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1996

Operating Revenues

  Operating revenues were $24.1 million in the first three months of 1997
compared to $16.6 million in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $7.5
million or 45.1%.  The increase was attributable to a $4.4 million increase in
freight revenues and a $3.1 million increase in non-freight revenues.

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  Freight revenues were $17.4 million in the first three months of 1997 compared
to $13.0 million in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $4.4 million
or 34.3%.  The following table compares freight revenues, carloads and average
freight revenues per carload for the first three months of 1996 and 1997:

          Freight Revenues and Carloads Comparison by Commodity Group
                   Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                                                                      AVERAGE
                                                                                                      FREIGHT
                                                                                                      REVENUES
                                        FREIGHT REVENUES                  CARLOADS                   PER CARLOAD
                            --------------------------------- ------------------------------    ------------------
                                                  (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT REVENUES PER CARLOAD)
 
                                     % OF             % OF            % OF            % OF                        
COMMODITY GROUP                1996  TOTAL      1997  TOTAL     1996  TOTAL     1997  TOTAL      1996         1997
                            -------  -----   -------  -----   ------  -----   ------  -----     -----        ----- 
<S>                         <C>      <C>     <C>      <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>      <C>

COAL, COKE & ORES           $ 3,007   23.2%  $ 6,666   38.3%  11,941   30.3%  25,759   45.3%    $ 252        $ 259
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS            2,270   17.5     1,956   11.2    4,542   11.6    4,072    7.2       500          480
PULP & PAPER                  1,793   13.8     1,767   10.2    4,772   12.1    4,612    8.1       376          383
LUMBER & FOREST PRODUCTS      1,269    9.8     1,463    8.4    4,123   10.5    4,334    7.6       308          338
METALS                        1,220    9.4     1,196    6.9    4,715   12.0    5,037    8.9       259          237
CHEMICALS                       967    7.5     1,523    8.8    1,841    4.7    2,835    5.0       525          537
FARM & FOOD PRODUCTS            787    6.1       945    5.4    2,282    5.8    3,420    6.0       345          276
AUTOS & AUTO PARTS              764    5.9       898    5.2    1,463    3.7    1,698    3.0       522          529
MINERALS & STONE                349    2.7       617    3.5    1,303    3.3    2,214    3.9       268          279
OTHER                           528    4.1       364    2.1    2,363    6.0    2,872    5.0       223          127
                            -------  -----   -------  -----   ------  -----   ------  -----     -----        -----
TOTAL                       $12,954  100.0%  $17,395  100.0%  39,345  100.0%  56,853  100.0%    $ 329        $ 306
                            =======  =====   =======  =====   ======  =====   ======  =====     =====        =====
 
</TABLE>


  The increase in freight revenues was largely attributable to the operations on
new acquisitions, which generated freight revenues of $6.7 million in the first
three months of 1997, $6.0 of which were revenues from the shipment of coal,
compared to $2.5 million in the first three months of 1996, $2.4 million of
which were revenues from the shipment of coal.
                                                                                
  Total carloads were 56,853 in the first three months of 1997 compared to
39,345 in the first three months of 1996, an increase of 17,508 or 44.5%. The
increase was largely attributable to 25,306 carloads transported by the
operations on new acquisitions, which consisted primarily of coal, compared to
9,720 for the same period in 1996, which was also primarily coal.

  Non-freight revenues were $6.7 million in the first three months of 1997
compared to $3.6 million in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $3.1
million or 83.3%.  Revenues from switching and storage activities were $4.0
million in the first three months of 1997 compared to $1.1 in the first three
months of 1996, an increase of $2.9 million or 263.6%.  The increase was largely
attributable to switching revenues generated by new acquisitions, primarily Rail
Link, Inc.  Revenues from car hire and car rentals were $1.1 million in the
first three months of 1997 compared to $1.3 million in the first three months of
1996, a decrease of $195,000 or 15.0%.  The 1996 period included a gain on the
sale of railcars of $593,000.  Other car hire and car rentals revenue for 1997
increased by approximately $400,000 due primarily to operations on new
acquisitions.  Other non-freight revenue was $1.6 million in the first three
months of 1997 compared to $1.2 million in the first three months of 1996, an
increase of $400,000 or 33.3%. This increase was due to 

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approximately $220,000 of other revenues generated by operations on new
acquisitions and to an increase of approximately $180,000 on existing
operations, primarily in demurrage.
                                                                                
Operating Expenses
                                                                                
  Operating expenses were $20.1 million in the first three months of 1997
compared to $13.8 million in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $6.3
million or 45.4%. Expenses associated with new acquisitions represented $5.3
million of the increase.

  The Company's operating ratio increased slightly to 83.3% in the first three
months of 1997 from 83.1% in the first three months of 1996.

  The following table sets forth a comparison of the Company's operating
expenses for the first quarters of 1996 and 1997:

                          Operating Expense Comparison
                   Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
 
                                          1996                              1997
                                 ----------------------            ------------------------
                                              % of                                % of     
                                              Operating                           Operating 
                                 Amount       Revenues              Amount        Revenues  
                                 -------      --------              -------       ---------
<S>                             <C>           <C>                 <C>           <C>       
Labor and benefits               $ 5,452         32.8%              $ 8,944          37.1%
Equipment rents                    1,880         11.3                 2,435          10.1
Purchased services                   780          4.7                 1,017           4.2
Depreciation and amortization      1,325          8.0                 1,519           6.4
Diesel fuel                        1,065          6.4                 1,343           5.6
Casualties and insurance           1,157          7.0                 1,530           6.4
Materials                            706          4.3                   969           4.0
Other                              1,429          8.6                 2,300           9.5
                                 -------         ----               -------          ----
Total                            $13,794         83.1%              $20,057          83.3%
                                 =======         ====               =======          ====
 
</TABLE>

  Labor and benefits expense was $8.9 million in the first three months of 1997
compared to $5.5 million in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $3.4
million or 64.0%, primarily due to the commencement of operations on new
acquisitions.   Labor costs increased as a percentage of revenues to 37.1% in
the first three months of 1997 from 32.8% in the first three months of 1996.
The increase is largely attributable to the labor-intensive nature of Rail Link,
Inc.'s industrial switching and other rail-related services operation.  All
other categories of operating expenses decreased as percentages of operating
revenues because of the effect of the Rail Link acquisition.  All categories of
operating expenses increased in amount primarily because of the effect of all
three 1996 acquisitions.

Interest Expense and Income Taxes

  Interest expense in the first three months of 1997 was $574,000 compared to
$1.3 million in the first three months of 1996, a decrease of $700,000 or 54.9%.
The decrease generally reflects the lower overall debt outstanding due to the
application of proceeds from the Company's June 28, 1996 initial public offering
to reduce debt. The Company's effective income tax rate was 

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40.6% in the first three months of 1997 compared to 40.5% in the first three
months of 1996.

Net Income

  The Company's net income in the first three months of 1997 was $2.1 million
compared to $965,000 in the first three months of 1996, an increase of $1.2
million or 121.1%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

  During the three months ended March 31, 1997 the Company generated cash from
operations of $3.1 million, had net new borrowings of $1.1 million, entered into
a $5.3 million long-term capital lease for rolling stock and recorded $510,000
in net proceeds on governmental grants.  A total of $6.8 million was invested in
capital assets of which $5.3 million represented rolling stock under the long-
term capital lease.  The Company received $259,000 in proceeds from the
disposition of property.

  During the first three months of 1996, the Company generated cash from
operations of $6.0 million, which includes the effect of a $3.5 million increase
in net trade payables associated with the commencement of operations of Illinois
& Midland. In addition, the Company received $1.6 million in proceeds from the
sale of equipment and invested $970,000 in track and other fixed assets (apart
from its investment in the Illinois & Midland Railroad acquisition).

  The Company has budgeted $15.2 million in capital expenditures in 1997.  As of
March 31, 1997, $6.8 million, which included rolling stock under capital lease 
of $5.3 million, was completed.

  At March 31, 1997 the Company had long-term debt (including current portion)
totaling $25.1 million, which comprised 28.3% of its total capitalization.  This
compares to long-term debt, including current portion, of $18.7 million at
December 31, 1996, comprising 23.3% of total capitalization.

 The Company has historically relied primarily on cash generated from operations
to fund working capital and capital expenditures relating to ongoing operations,
while relying on borrowed funds to finance acquisitions and equipment needs
(primarily rolling stock) related to acquisitions. The Company believes that its
cash flow from operations together with amounts available under its credit
facilities will enable the Company to meet its liquidity and capital expenditure
requirements relating to ongoing operations for at least the duration of its
credit facilities.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

    Not applicable.



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PART  II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - NONE

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES - NONE

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - NONE

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - NONE

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION - NONE

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(A). EXHIBITS - SEE INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(B)    REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:

  No Reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant during the period covered
by this Report.



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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS


 (2)    PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR
        SUCCESSION
 
        Not applicable.
 
 (3)    (i) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
 
        The Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation referenced under
        (4)(a) hereof is incorporated herein by reference.
 
        (ii) BY-LAWS
 
        The By-laws referenced under (4)(b) hereof are incorporated herein   
        by reference.
 
 (4)    INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING
        INDENTURES

        (a) Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.2)/2/
 
        (b) By-laws (Exhibit 3.3)/1/
 
        (c) Specimen stock certificate representing shares of Class A Common
            Stock (Exhibit 4.1)/3/

        (d) Form of Class B Stockholders' 1996, among the Registrant, its
            executive officers and its Class B stockholders (Exhibit Agreement
            dated as of May 20, 4.2)/2/

        (e) Promissory Note dated October 7, 1991 of Buffalo & Pittsburgh 
            Railroad, Inc. in favor of CSX Transportation, Inc. 
            (Exhibit 4.6)/1/
 
        (f)  Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated
             as of February 8, 1996 among the Registrant and certain of its
             Subsidiaries, The First National Bank of Boston, as agent, and the
             Banks party thereto (Exhibit 4.10)/1/
 
        (g)  Revolving Credit Note dated as of February 8, 1996 of the
             Registrant and certain of its subsidiaries in favor of The First
             National Bank of Boston (Exhibit 4.11)/1/

        (h)  Term Note dated as of February 8, 1996 of the Registrant and
             certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of The First National Bank of
             Boston (Exhibit 4.12)/1/

        (i)  Amended and Restated Security Agreement dated as of February 8,1996
             among the Registrant, certain of its Subsidiaries and The First
             National Bank of Boston (Exhibit 4.13)/1/
             
        (j)  Amended and Restated Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of February 8,
             1996 between the Registrant and The First National Bank of Boston
             (Exhibit 4.14)/1/

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        (k)  Amended and Restated Collateral Assignment of Partnership Interests
             dated as of February 8, 1996 of the Registrant and GWI Dayton, Inc.
             in favor of The First National Bank of Boston (Exhibit 4.15)/1/

        (l) Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term
            Loan Agreement dated as of April 26, 1996 among the Registrant and
            certain of its Subsidiaries, The First National Bank of Boston, as
            agent, and the Banks party thereto (Exhibit 4.16)/2/

(10)  MATERIAL CONTRACTS
 
        Not applicable.

*(11.1) STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS

(15) LETTER RE UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        Not applicable.

(18) LETTER RE CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

        Not applicable.

(19) REPORT FURNISHED TO SECURITY HOLDERS

        Not applicable.

(22)  PUBLISHED REPORT REGARDING MATTERS SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF SECURITY
      HOLDERS

        Not applicable.

(23) CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

        Not applicable.

(24)  POWER OF ATTORNEY

        Not applicable.

*(27)  FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

(99)  ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS

____________________________

 *Exhibit filed with this Report.

    /1/Exhibit previously filed as part of, and incorporated herein by
reference to, the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-3972).  The exhibit number contained in parenthesis refers to the
exhibit number in such Registration Statement.

    /2/Exhibit previously filed as part of, and incorporated herein by
reference to, Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (Registration No. 333-3972).  The exhibit number contained in parenthesis
refers to the exhibit number in such Amendment.

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    /3/Exhibit previously filed as part of, and incorporated herein by
reference to, Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (Registration No. 333-3972).  The exhibit number contained in parenthesis
refers to the exhibit number in such Amendment.



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                                   SIGNATURES

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


                                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

Date:  May 12, 1997                 By: /s/ Mortimer B. Fuller, III
                                        ---------------------------
                                    Name:   Mortimer B. Fuller, III
                                    Title: President and CEO


Date:  May 12, 1997                 By: /s/ Alan R. Harris
                                        ---------------------------
                                    Name:   Alan R. Harris
                                    Title: Chief Accounting Officer



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                                                                    EXHIBIT 11.1


                    GENESEE & WYOMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

                    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                        

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<CAPTION>

 
                                                              YEAR TO DATE
                                                             MARCH 31, 1997
                                                             --------------

PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION:
- ---------------------------------------
<S>                                                             <C>

Net Income                                                      $2,134
 
Weighted average number of common stock and common
  stock equivalents outstanding:
 
  Weighted average number of shares outstanding                  5,246
  Common stock equivalents applicable to warrants                   42
  Common stock equivalents issuable under stock option plans       181
                                                                ------
  Common stock and common stock equivalents                      5,469
 
Earnings per share - primary                                    $ 0.39
 
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION:
- ---------------------------------------------
 
Net Income                                                      $2,134
Weighted average number of common stock and common
  stock equivalents outstanding:
 
  Weighted average number of shares outstanding                  5,246
  Common stock equivalents applicable to warrants                   42
  Common stock equivalents issuable under stock option plans       181
                                                                ------
  Common stock assuming full dilution                            5,469
 
Earnings per share - fully diluted                              $ 0.39
 
</TABLE>

(1)  This calculation is submitted in accordance with the regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission although not required by APB Opinion No. 15
because it results in dilution of less than 3%.



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