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I wish I still had it, but there was book written that highlighted the experiences of Black Pullman porters aboard trains operated by a wide range of railroad companies. It left me with a feeling of pride, though certainly there was much sorrow. I often wonder how many of them are still living, as talking to them one-on-one would undoubtedly prove most intriguing. Most interesting, I think, was the sense of brotherhood they shared; I got the feeling that despite the socials ills they faced, they wouldn't have traded their jobs for any other--even if it came with the promise of better treatment and greater pay. These were, IMHO, true railroad men.[^]
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