George Francis Train died of heart disease in Mills Hotel, New Yrok, where he had made his home for some time. The Credit Mobilier and Union Pacific railroad were the results of his efforts; he build the first steel railways of England; made a trip around the world in 80 days; he was one of the organizers of the French commune; nominated himself for the presidency; suggested rubber erasers on lead pencils; stopped at a hotel that didn't suit him and had one built across the street that did; put steps on carriages; suggested perforations on sheets of postage stamps. He was known all over the world as "Citizen" Train.