Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:archives |
Records maintained by historical societies
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Southern_Railway
|
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
1990s
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Facilitated trade and travel
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
Provided services to rural areas
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Influenced local culture and economy
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| gptkbp:founded |
1888
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| gptkbp:freight_train_name |
The Bluegrass Express
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana
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| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
Recognized in local history books
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part of the development of the Midwest rail network
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| gptkbp:historical_tours |
Tours available for historical education
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
Scenic views along the route
Connected to several major cities |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
1897
Merged into CSX Transportation |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Acquisition by L& N
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| gptkbp:number_of_employees |
Hundreds at peak
|
| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
approximately 200 miles
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
Passenger services
Freight services |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Defunct
|
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:passenger_train_name |
gptkb:The_Cardinal
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
Some sections preserved as trails
|
| gptkbp:railroad_construction |
Completed in stages
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
Numerous along the route
Legacy in American transportation history Part of American railroad expansion Collectible items from the railway |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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| gptkbp:route |
Available online
Chicago to Louisville |
| gptkbp:service_type |
Intercity rail service
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Boosted local economies
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Louisville_and_Nashville_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Adopted new technologies over time
Implemented safety measures Used steam locomotives initially Collaborated with other railroads Faced competition from automobiles Expanded in the early 20th century Integral part of the transportation network Used a distinctive logo |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nickel_Plate_Road
gptkb:Elgin_and_Joliet_Railway |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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