Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:New_York,_Ontario_and_Western_Railway
|
| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Conrail
|
| gptkbp:defunct |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1823
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Kingston,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the oldest railroads in the U. S.
First railroad to connect the Hudson River with the Delaware River. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Delaware and Hudson Railway
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Osborn
gptkb:George_H._Mc_Culloch gptkb:John_A._Mc_Call |
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Acquisition by Canadian Pacific in 1991
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
transporting anthracite coal
|
| gptkbp:operates |
freight services
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
freight services
passenger services |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
Northeastern United States
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
was involved in the development of rail infrastructure
important in the development of the coal industry was known for its maintenance of way practices was involved in the establishment of rail unions was known for its freight services in the Northeastern U. S. was affected by the decline of the coal industry in the 20th century played a role in the transportation of goods during the Industrial Revolution was involved in the establishment of passenger rail travel was a key player in the transportation of agricultural products contributed to the growth of the region's economy was part of the consolidation movement in the late 19th century influenced the establishment of other railroads was known for its contributions to the local economy was known for its scenic routes through the Catskills was a major employer in the region was a pioneer in the use of steam locomotives was involved in the development of the Erie Canal was involved in the establishment of rail tourism. was involved in the transportation of iron ore was known for its historic stations and depots was known for its passenger service innovations was part of the transition to diesel locomotives was a key player in the transportation of manufactured goods was involved in the development of commuter rail services |
| gptkbp:region |
Northeastern United States
|
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 400 miles
approximately 1,000 miles from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to Albany, New York |
| gptkbp:served_in |
coal and lumber industries
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
acquisition by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1991
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Delaware_and_Hudson_Railway_Company,_Inc.
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway |
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Publicly traded
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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