Paul looks out for his dreamy sister, Edith. He wants to be a railroad man like his father when he grows up.
“Industrious! I love big words. Sam says I’m industrious, Edith! You know, Sam, I’m gonna be a railroad man when I grow up.”
Will is a diligent, kind hearted father and leader.
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.
The only reluctant passenger on the Night Train. Mother of Henry Heinz, the ketchup inventor.
Kate is a dignified, self assured woman who wears floofy dresses and takes care to inquire into everybody’s business.