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Inventors of the Stork Car and the Pullman Era
A long, readable summary of early railroad reformers and innovators led by George M. Pullman, detailing prize contests by the American Moduane Society of Chicago, the development of the passenger car, testing on loaded cars, and the ensuing industry impact including Westinghouse and other firms. The piece traces the push for humane transit, the prize battles, and subsequent adoption by major railroads, with mentions of the era's key figures and ongoing industrial contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Pullman
Coscern
Chicago
Emuloy
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
ISM
Universal Cumathens
Duane Society of Chicago
Aty Jnve D
Tor
United States
Lelug
Genres D. Sarten
Tostan
Ins Neuilas
Chien
Nemanon
Mick
Terwand
Murran
Heymeine
Weetelind
Uae
Cnr
Anes
Rand
Agaliak
Alice Tebe
Pipers
Bo Neil Stuly
Signel
Samenbitt
Maud
Surcon
ISS
Etter
Dervession
Sky
Treablen
Gutler
Carlessly
Ursibl
Dave Fra
Couintinsson
Gable Dun
Rock Island
Ceupais
New England
Works Fectere
TSS
Manus
Wielstad
Dexas
Mexico
Mr. Tieton
Lostihiine
Dante
Wisinia Waly
Bunny
Dusat
Aminal