Who is idea was it to build the transcontinental railroad?

The directors were Hon. Leland Standford (He also was the president in the building opperation)

C.P. Huntington (Vice president)

E.B. Crocker (Atty)

Mark Hopkins (Tresr)

A.P Stanford

E.H Miller Jr. Sectretay

Chas Crocker Gen Supt

S.S Montague Cheif Engineer