During the course of performing assignments, L. E. Peabody & Associates, Inc. has developed numerous analytical tools, models and databases to meet the specific needs of our clients. We continuously improve and enhance the usability of each model and analytical tool in order to maintain state-of-art processes. While our proprietary models are specific to certain tasks, they are also sufficiently flexible for application to a variety of assignments. Our proprietary models and databases enable us to assist our clients to achieve significant improvements expeditiously.

Specifically, we have developed analytical tools, models and databases to assist our clients:

1. Forecast indexes, rates, prices, fuel surcharges and costs;
2. Benchmark their economic position vis a vis their competitors;
3. Negotiate and evaluate component parts of long-term versus short-term contractual provisions;
4. L. E. Peabody & Associates, Inc.’s Railroad Operations Simulator (ROS) model is designed to analyze rail operations and capacity requirements. Our ROS model dispatches trains using sophisticated meet and pass algorithms and incorporates the specific terrain and track conditions that form the carrier’s network, plus the specifications of the equipment actually used by the carrier. ROS model simulations can be used to identify system bottlenecks, to generate capacity improvement and operating plans, and to assess the impact of additional traffic on a rail network. The simulation analyses provide management with critical information before any capital expenditures or operational changes are made.
5. Audit costs, revenues and operations to determine compliance with stated objectives;
6. Monitor and manage railcar fleets through use of our "Railman";
7. Develop variable cost of service for the movement of specific commodities over specific railroads during past, present or future time periods using our personal computer generated software;
8. Estimate the maximum reasonable regulatory rate levels based on stand-alone cost principles utilizing our discounted cash flow model; and,
9. Develop line specific railroad maintenance of way expenditures utilizing our Speed Factored Gross Ton formula.