Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:New_York_Central_System
|
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
extensive network
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
economic development of New England
economic development of New York |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1840
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
abandonment of freight service in 1970s
abandonment of passenger service in 1960s formation of Conrail in 1976 merger with New York Central Railroad in 1936 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important link between Boston and the Midwest
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Boston and Albany Railroad
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
regional transportation
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_A._Wilson
gptkb:William_H._Osborn gptkb:Charles_Francis_Adams,_Jr. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future rail projects
historical documentation and archives cultural significance in American rail history impact on urban development in Albany impact on urban development in Boston influence on modern railroads influence on transportation policy in the U. S. involvement in the development of rail technology preservation of historical routes railroad museums featuring its history role in the expansion of the American rail network contribution to the establishment of rail regulations |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 200 miles
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
acquisition by New York Central Railroad
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
freight services
passenger services |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1840 to 1971
|
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
limited service
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Boston_and_Worcester_Railroad
gptkb:Albany_and_Boston_Railroad gptkb:Albany_and_West_Stockbridge_Railroad gptkb:Boston_and_Albany_Railway |
| gptkbp:region |
Northeast United States
|
| gptkbp:route |
Boston to Albany, New York
|
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Massachusetts |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Conrail
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
intercity railroad
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Western_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Conrail
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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