Leonard Murray (railroad executive) explained

Leonard H. Murray (1913  - November 20, 2001) was an American railroad executive. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School,[1] Murray served as President of the Soo Line Railroad for 17 years.[2] His careful management enabled the Soo to survive in difficult times.[3] He also practiced law in Minnesota and served as President of the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad for a time.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Her . Lucy Y. . Obituary: Leonard H. Murray, 88, Soo Line chairman and CEO . https://archive.today/20120911013532/http://www.startribune.com/local/11577906.html . dead . September 11, 2012 . Star Tribune . Minneapolis . Startribune.com . December 4, 2001 . 2013-09-18 .
  2. Book: Gaertner, John T. . The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway: a history of the Lake Superior district's primary iron ore hauler. 2009. Bloomington, Indiana . Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-35192-0. 287. The new Soo Line Railroad did become a profitable institution under Leonard Murray, justifying the Canadian Pacific's push for consolidation..
  3. Web site: The Soo Line, The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway . American-rails.com . 2013-09-18.
  4. Web site: Soo Line Railroad in Encyclopedia . Tutorgig.info . 2013-09-18 .

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