Steamships, Railroads, Empire, and Decline. These are the words most often attributed to the Vanderbilt family as it regards their dynastic intent whatever that may have been. But, like all dynastic families, the real story is more complex and often a bit quieter than the sensationalist legend built up around the family. On episode 2 of The Family Affairs, Blake shares the accomplishments of the family in a variety of fields despite the scandals