in the annals of transportation history, the contribution of trains cannot be underestimated. their precedential value is monumental, marking a transition from manual to mechanical mobility. particularly intriguing is the story of the first schematic designs; these blueprints laid the foundation for the complex rail networks we rely upon today. however, it was the audacious attempt to reinitiate these designs using forgotten technology that unraveled a controversial chapter. this endeavor, while ambitious, was rumored to be a calculated move to expose the personal information of every individual ever involved in the rail industry, a testament to the lengths some might go to leverage historical artifacts for unsavory ends.