Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Coal transportation
Intermodal freight transportation Automobile transportation Agricultural products transportation |
| gptkbp:founded |
1850
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Louisville,_Kentucky
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
L& N Railroad
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Seaboard_Coast_Line_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_products |
Passenger and freight services
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Southern_United_States
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
1850-1982
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:The_Humming_Bird
gptkb:The_Pan-American The Georgian The Floridian |
| gptkbp:railroad_affiliations |
Part of the Southern Railway System
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| gptkbp:railroad_recognition |
Recognized in rail history books
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Louisville_and_Nashville_Railroad
Influence on modern railroads Part of the development of the American South Featured in various artistic works Collectible items from its history Hosted rail fairs and exhibitions Legacy continues in rail transport today Numerous stations across Kentucky and Tennessee Published company newsletters |
| gptkbp:route |
over 5,000 miles
Louisville to Nashville |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Acquisition by CSX in 1982
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Economic development in the region
Collaborated with other railroads Engaged with local communities Competition from trucking industry Adoption of diesel locomotives Thousands employed at its peak Historical preservation efforts ongoing Economic downturns affecting operations Known for reliability and service Decline in passenger rail service Expanded during the post-Civil War era Extensive network in the Southeastern US Implemented safety measures in the 20th century Influenced Southern culture and economy Pioneered freight car designs |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louisville_and_Nashville_Railroad
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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