Excursionists photographed at Platte City headquarters, 25 October 1866, during excursion to 100th Meridian. Seated is George Francis Train, behind him Mrs Train and Thomas C Durant. George Francis Train (1829-1904) was a businessman and an eccentric figure in American history. Referring to himself as "Citizen Train", he was a shipping magnate, a prolific writer, a minor presidential candidate, and a confidante of French and Australian revolutionaries. *** Local Caption *** The Westerners 179 Exploration 1