Atchison and Topeka Railroad
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Santa_Fe_Trail
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Provided freight services to various industries.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced the culture of the American West.
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1967
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Boosted local economies.
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| gptkbp:founded |
1859
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Atchison,_Kansas
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
19th century.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Facilitated trade and settlement in the Midwest.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Atchison and Topeka Railroad
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Thomas_A._Scott
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Contributed to the expansion of railroads in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 1,000 miles
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Santa_Fe_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_products |
Passenger and freight services.
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:railroad_economy |
Influenced the economy of the region.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
Atchison to Topeka
Built numerous railroad stations. Contributed to the legacy of railroads in America. Established key routes in the Midwest. Integral to the history of American railroads. Left a lasting legacy in railroad history. Part of the development of the American West. Served multiple passenger stations. Part of the expansion of the U. S. railroad system. |
| gptkbp:region |
Midwestern United States.
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| gptkbp:route |
1,000 miles
Kansas to New Mexico Map of the railroad's routes. |
| gptkbp:service_type |
Freight transportation.
Passenger transportation. |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Completion of the first transcontinental railroad segment.
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Atchison,_Topeka_and_Santa_Fe_Railway
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Utilized steam locomotives.
Rail transport. Faced competition from other railroads. Transported various types of freight. Contributed to railroad development. Implemented safety measures. Subject to federal regulations. Part of a larger network of railroads. Served local communities. Merged with other railroads. Adopted new technologies. Employed thousands of workers. Private ownership. Part of the transportation infrastructure. Carried passengers across states. Expanded throughout the Midwest. Had a significant impact on transportation. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Santa_Fe_Railway
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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