Atlantic Coast Line Railway

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atlantic_Coast_Line_Railroad
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Seaboard_Air_Line_Railroad
gptkbp:dissolved gptkb:1967
gptkbp:economic_impact Contributed to regional economies
gptkbp:end_date gptkb:1971
gptkb:1986
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Atlantic_Coast_Line_Railroad
1900
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Jacksonville,_Florida
gptkbp:historical_event Consolidation of smaller railroads
gptkbp:historical_significance Development of the Southeastern U. S. economy
gptkbp:historical_site Some stations are preserved as landmarks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atlantic Coast Line Railway
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:Silver_Meteor
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Champion
Florida to New York
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Henry_B._Plant
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:railway_line gptkb:E8_locomotives
gptkb:railway_line
Displayed in museums
Influence on modern railroads
Historical tours available
Significant in the 20th century
Numerous stations across the Southeast
Engaged with local communities
Collectible items available
Featured in various artistic works
Historical societies active
Multiple divisions for operations
Various historical books and articles
gptkbp:region Atlantic Coast
gptkbp:services Passenger and freight services
gptkbp:successor gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkbp:track Standard gauge
gptkbp:track_count over 5,000 miles
gptkbp:transportation Thousands at peak
Blue and yellow
Various regional railroads
Influenced Southern culture
Acquired several smaller railroads
Known for reliability
Competition from trucking industry
Adoption of diesel locomotives
Improvements over time
Provided jobs and services
ACLI
Educational programs about its history
Pioneered several rail technologies
ACLR logo
Extensive network of tracks
Impact on rail transport policies
Part of CSX operations
Studies conducted on effects