The “Railroad Men”
Arguably still one of the famous railroad tycoons of all time, who owned and controlled many railroads in the North Eastern USA and is still occasionally referenced today.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
This tycoon was known by the nickname of the “Empire Builder” as he had control over several railroads that spanned from the Midwest to the Northwest.
Who is James J. Hill?
This railroad industrialist pioneered and perfected the idea of luxury passenger cars. So much so that his last name was often used to refer to any luxury passenger car.
Who is George Pullman?