The New York Central played a significant role in the Vanderbilt family's wealth. William "Billy" Vanderbilt inherited the bulk of the estate at $95 million from his father, Commodore. He took his father's advice seriously about maintaining the fortune and managed to double the family fortune to over $200 million. This was largely due to his 87% controlling share of New York Central. Thus, the New York Central was instrumental in the growth of the Vanderbilt family's wealth.
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