During the late 1800s, the powerful new "iron horse" was a sign of progress. Passengers spent only hours traversing distances that once took days; drawn-out, toilsome cattle drives were replaced with fast, efficient cattle cars; and small outposts grew into thriving towns practically overnight. But to another set of folks, trains represented easy money. Some infamous personalities who made Texas railroads their targets include Black Jack Ketchum,...
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