What was the Pennsylvania Railroad's peak status in 1882?
Largest railroad in the world
Second largest railroad in the world
Third largest railroad in the world
Fourth largest railroad in the world
Answer
At its peak in 1882, the Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest railroad (by traffic and revenue), the largest transportation enterprise, and the largest corporation in the world.
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