Statements (57)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_line
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Atlantic_Coast_Line_Railroad
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gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Seaboard_Air_Line_Railroad
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gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1967
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gptkbp:economic_impact |
Contributed to regional economies
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gptkbp:end_date |
gptkb:1971
gptkb:1986 |
gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Atlantic_Coast_Line_Railroad
1900 |
gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Jacksonville,_Florida
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gptkbp:historical_event |
Consolidation of smaller railroads
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Development of the Southeastern U. S. economy
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gptkbp:historical_site |
Some stations are preserved as landmarks
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
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gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:Silver_Meteor
gptkb:Silver_Star gptkb:Champion Florida to New York |
gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Henry_B._Plant
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gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
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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
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gptkbp:services |
Passenger and freight services
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
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gptkbp:track_count |
over 5,000 miles
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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 |