Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad
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gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern
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gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
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gptkbp:founded |
1876
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Tulsa,_Oklahoma
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Route_from_Kansas_City_to_Texas
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Served_as_a_major_freight_line_in_the_Midwest
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Frisco Railway
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gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:William_B._Ogden
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gptkbp:notableTracks |
Kansas_City_to_Oklahoma_City
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gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:operationalStatus |
gptkb:Frisco_Lines
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gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
Limited passenger service in early years
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gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Saint_Louis_and_San_Francisco_Railway
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gptkbp:productionYears |
1876-1980
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gptkbp:railwayLine |
Competition from other railroads
Extensive network connecting major cities Maintained a relatively good safety record Numerous stations across several states Collaborated with other railroads Contributed to local economies Influenced modern freight rail operations Legacy continues through historical societies Expanded through acquisitions and mergers Adopted new technologies over the years Some historical sites preserved today Collectible items related to the railway Influenced local culture and communities Thousands at peak operation Legacy continues in modern rail transport. Recognized for its contributions to rail transport Freight and limited passenger services Key events from 1876 to 1980 Limited passenger services offered Part of various railroad associations Played a role in regional economic development Utilized steam and diesel locomotives Various publications document its history Influenced other railroads' operations and strategies Part_of_the_expansion_of_railroads_in_the_U.S. Frisco_logo |
gptkbp:route |
over 5,000 miles
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gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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gptkbp:services |
gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri Freight transportation |
gptkbp:significantEvent |
Merger_with_Burlington_Northern
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Santa_Fe_Railway
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gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
Featured in various artistic representations Part_of_American_railroad_history |
gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I
Transported various freight types |