On this date in 1910, an article in the Hope Pioneer included reflections of the late James D. Layng. A railroad executive for almost fifty years, Layng said his greatest regret was a sin of omission. He said the railroads had failed to embrace new technology. Early in his career a man had approached him with an idea for a refrigerated car. Layng encouraged him by loaning him a railroad car. The renovated car did, indeed, keep meat, produce, and dairy products fresh. But the railroads refused to