Leonard H. Murray (1913 – November 20, 2001) was an American railroad executive. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Murray served as President of the Soo Line Railroad for 17 years. His careful management enabled the Soo to survive in difficult times. He also practiced law in Minnesota and served as President of the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad for a time.
References
- Her, Lucy Y. (December 4, 2001). "Obituary: Leonard H. Murray, 88, Soo Line chairman and CEO". Star Tribune. Minneapolis: Startribune.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- Gaertner, John T. (2009). The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway: a history of the Lake Superior district's primary iron ore hauler. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 287. ISBN 978-0-253-35192-0.
The new Soo Line Railroad did become a profitable institution under Leonard Murray, justifying the Canadian Pacific's push for consolidation.
- "The Soo Line, The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway". American-rails.com. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- "Soo Line Railroad in Encyclopedia". Tutorgig.info. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
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