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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:railway
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gptkbp:dissolved
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gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:finale_date
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gptkb:Albany,_New_York
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gptkbp:founded
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1841
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:20th_century
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of the New York Central System
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Boston and Albany Railway
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gptkbp:key_people
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gptkb:Charles_Francis_Adams,_Jr.
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 200 miles
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gptkbp:line
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Boston to Albany
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gptkbp:merged_with
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gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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gptkbp:notable_event
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Consolidation with New York Central
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gptkbp:number_of_tracks
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200 miles
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gptkbp:operates_in
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freight services
passenger services
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gptkbp:operational_status
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Defunct
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Boston_and_Albany_Railroad_Company
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gptkbp:railroad_owner
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gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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gptkbp:railroad_predecessor
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gptkb:Western_Railroad
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gptkbp:railroad_successor
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gptkb:New_York_Central_System
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gptkbp:railway_line
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Numerous stations along the route
Merged into New York Central Railroad
Historical significance in American rail history
Influenced future railroads in the region
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gptkbp:region
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Northeastern United States
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gptkbp:route
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Intercity rail
Boston to Albany, New York
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:1944
1841
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gptkbp:service_type
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gptkb:commuter_rail
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gptkbp:starts_at
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gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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gptkbp:train_types
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gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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gptkbp:transportation
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gptkb:commuter_rail
Passenger and freight services
Connected to other major railroads
Declined in the mid-20th century
Part of the New York Central System
Expanded in the late 19th century
Known for reliability in service
Included bridges and tunnels
Influenced local culture and communities
Competition from automobiles and trucks
Steam locomotives used initially
Some remnants preserved as historical sites
Contributed to economic growth in the region
Facilitated trade and travel in the Northeast
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Boston_and_Albany_Railroad
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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