The phrase "railroad tycoon" refers to a person who is very wealthy and powerful because they own and control a large and successful railroad business. Full definition
Games Been making games of one sort or another since 1980, and proud to have been on the teams that made the original versions of Railroad Tycoon, Civilization, the Age of Empires series, and Castleville. (bonusxp.com)
But the script feels the need to cram in the obviously scheming railroad tycoon Latham Cole (Tom Wilkinson), corrupt cavalry officer Fuller (Barry Pepper), and a perfunctory love story between Dan's widow, Rebecca (Ruth Wilson) and John. (collider.com)
Nineteenth - century Sicilian immigrant vineyard owners struggle to keep their land from the hands of a ruthless railroad tycoon in northern California. (rottentomatoes.com)