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    Before 1900 companies like Mann, Jackson & Sharpe, Wagner, Barney & Smith and American were in competition with another giant whose name later became nearly synonymous with their products. What was the name of their most successful competitor, who survived well into the 20th century, and what did they make?

    Question #42357. Asked by griffinj. (Dec 15 03 2:36 PM)


    rlaj

    		They all made railroad cars and I guess the company that was the most sucessful was Pullman.

    Dec 15 03, 3:33 PM

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