Theodore JudahTheodore Judah was a major supporter of the railroad who made an immense contribution to it's creation.
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Thomas C. DurantThomas Durant was one of the leaders of the Union Pacific Railroad Company and used his position to run a scheme called the Credit Mobilier.
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Oakes AmesOakes Ames was an investor in the Credit Mobilier Company who made a fortune from the scheme, but was eventually ruined by it.
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Grenville DodgeGrenville Dodge was a capable Chief Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad Company and helped to move it toward completion.
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Charles CrockerCharles Crocker was a successful Chief Contractor and investor in the Central Pacific Railroad Company.
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Leland StanfordLeland Stanford was the president of the CP and helped the company deal with politics and public affairs.
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Collis P. HuntingtonCollis P. Huntington was a major supporter and investor in the Central Pacific Railroad Company who helped the railroad reach completion and made a fortune off of schemes run in the CP.
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