Statements (83)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Guilford_Transportation_Industries
gptkb:Maine_Central_Railroad |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Maine
gptkb:New_Hampshire gptkb:Massachusetts |
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Consolidated_Rail_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
Several preserved stations and depots
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1833
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Consolidation of smaller railroads
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Influential_in_the_development_of_New_England's_economy
Served_as_a_major_transportation_link_in_New_England |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Boston and Maine Railroad
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Charles_Francis_Adams,_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Freight services to major industries
|
| gptkbp:mainLine |
Boston_to_Portland
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Passenger and freight services
Passenger rail service |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:New_England
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
gptkb:Boston_and_Maine_Corporation
Defunct |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Boston_to_Concord
Boston_to_Worcester Boston_to_Lowell Boston_to_Nashua |
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
1960s
Boston,_Concord,_and_Portland |
| gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs |
gptkb:Boston_and_Maine_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
Blue and yellow
Thousands at its peak Influenced local culture and economy Adopted new technologies over time Declined in the mid-20th century Economic downturns and regulatory changes Involved in local community events Expanded in the late 19th century Maintained a relatively good safety record Published timetables and brochures Reorganized in the 1970s Influenced modern rail operations in the region Expanded through acquisitions and mergers Influenced other railroads in the region Efforts to preserve its history and artifacts B&M logo Known for reliability and service quality Partnerships with other railroads Competition from automobiles and trucks Multiple lines connecting major cities Some routes preserved for heritage railways Various books and articles written about it Significant impact on regional transportation Collaborated with other railroads for service Collectible memorabilia from its operation Documentaries made about its history Exhibits in museums about rail history Faced challenges from automobile and air travel Featured in literature and local history Historical tours available in some areas Impact on local environments during operation Innovated in freight transport Legacy continues in modern rail discussions. Legacy continues through successor companies. Legacy in regional rail service Part of larger rail networks over time Provided jobs and transportation options Reunions for former employees and enthusiasts Several historical landmarks associated with the railroad Significant_in_the_development_of_rail_transport_in_the_U.S. Part_of_the_New_England_rail_network Varied_over_its_operational_history Extensive_network_in_New_England Numerous_stations_across_New_England |
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 1,200 miles
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Consolidation in 1895
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Pan_Am_Railways
|
| gptkbp:track |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Featured in various artworks and literature Various_railroads_in_New_England |
| gptkbp:trainServices |
1980s
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
1980s
Intermodal and bulk freight |