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The End of the Rails

Meet the Characters

The Night Train is heading across America! But a train is nothing without its crew. Meet Mr. Mallard and his family. Hear from the Train Crew as they prepare for their journey. Discover the Railroad Barons, George Pullman and Webster Wagner. And encounter the eccentric Pullman Passengers. With company like this, the journey is sure to be unforgettable.

Railroad Barons

Meet The

Mallard Family

Edith Mallard

Edith is a sweet, empathetic girl who takes her responsibility as Paul’s big sister very seriously.

Paul Mallard

Paul is a loveable imp who is curious about the whys and hows of everything.

Will Mallard

Will is a diligent, kind hearted father and leader.

Louise Mallard

A loyal, logical, warm mother and wife. She will go to great lengths to protect her husband and her children.

Meet The

Train Crew

Harold Milton

A kind, resilient young man who lives his life for his family.

Sam Lewis

Sam is a constant source of railroad wisdom with detailed accounts of historic railroad crashes at the ready to forecast a worst case scenario for every situation.

Rosie Johnson

A young woman with a short temper, a warm heart, and a knack for making people feel at home wherever she is.

Meet The

Railroad Barons

George Pullman

A relentless, sharp, consistent inventor and leader who will not take no for an answer.

Webster Wagner

The sleeper car magnate who will sacrifice anything for speed.

Meet The

Passengers

Prof. Ferdinand Dopidad

Dopidad is here to record the Night Train’s journey for history. For posterity. For academia. For his own stymied career.

Rudie Ackerman

A bombastic show man with a singular devotion to George Pullman.

Kate Smith

Kate is a dignified, self assured woman who wears floofy dresses and takes care to inquire into everybody’s business.

George Crocker

A pragmatic Chicago lawyer who is unimpressed by the Night Train and its historic journey.

Maddie Crocker

A socialite constantly attaching herself to the next important event. She drags George, her husband, along.

Mary Diamond

A fashionable lady interested in riding the luxurious Night Train for the brilliant experience.

Mrs. Heinz

The only reluctant passenger on the Night Train. Mother of Henry Heinz, the ketchup inventor.

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