A crotchety, punctilious, outspoken woman from Germany. She values consistency, efficiency, and respect. She is a widow with two entrepreneurial sons.
“I told you this would be a horrific waste of time!
Kate is a dignified, self assured woman who wears floofy dresses and takes care to inquire into everybody’s business.
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.
A pragmatic Chicago lawyer who is unimpressed by the Night Train and its historic journey.
Edith is a sweet, empathetic girl who takes her responsibility as Paul’s big sister very seriously.