Chicago and North Western Railway Company
GPTKB entity
Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad company
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Chicago,_St._Paul,_Minneapolis_and_Omaha_Railway
1989 |
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:finaleDate |
1995
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1859
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
One of the largest railroads in the Midwest
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chicago and North Western Railway Company
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:William_B._Ogden
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced modern rail transport in the region
|
| gptkbp:notableTracks |
gptkb:The_North_Western_Line
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
defunct
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| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
Discontinued_in_1971
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Chicago_and_North_Western_Railway
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| gptkbp:railwayLine |
Thousands at its peak
Faced competition from other railroads Published materials on its history and operations Acquired several smaller railroads Reorganized in the 1970s Sold off non-core assets Significant impact on regional economy Multiple lines connecting major cities Collectible items from its operational years Involved in local community initiatives during operation Featured in various railroad exhibitions. Operated a diverse fleet Operated passenger cars until 1971 Owned various types of freight cars Pioneered several rail technologies Decline in passenger service led to financial issues Maintained a relatively good safety record during operation CNW Legacy_continues_through_Union_Pacific_operations Numerous_stations_across_the_Midwest Significant_role_in_the_development_of_the_Midwest Part_of_the_expansion_of_the_American_railroad_system |
| gptkbp:route |
over 5,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:Illinois
gptkb:Minnesota gptkb:Nebraska gptkb:South_Dakota gptkb:Wisconsin gptkb:Iowa gptkb:Wyoming |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:track |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Preserved in historical societies and museums |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Continued until 1995
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