Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Leadville_mining_district
gptkb:Leadville,_Colorado |
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:closed |
gptkb:1997
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
gptkb:Inactive
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Mining industry in Colorado
|
| gptkbp:history |
Passenger and freight services
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
|
| gptkbp:length |
12 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leadville,_Colorado
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Last passenger train in 1997
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1880
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:1997
tourist train services |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Colorado_Historical_Society
|
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
Leadville, South Park and Pacific Railroad
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, LLC
|
| gptkbp:railroad_enthusiasts |
Attracts railfans and historians
|
| gptkbp:railroad_features |
Scenic train rides
|
| gptkbp:railroad_line_length |
12 miles
|
| gptkbp:railroad_restoration |
Efforts to restore historical trains.
|
| gptkbp:railroad_tourism |
Promotes tourism in Leadville
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Colorado_and_Southern_Railway
Part of Colorado's mining boom Cultural heritage of Colorado Leadville station Collectible items related to the railroad Special events and excursions Preserved as a tourist attraction Leadville Railroad Museum Part of Colorado's transportation history Significant in Colorado's rail history |
| gptkbp:route |
Leadville to Climax
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:Rocky_Mountains
|
| gptkbp:service_type |
Heritage tourism
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, LLC
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:track |
gptkb:Colorado_and_Southern_Railway
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
Standard gauge
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:railway
Shortline railroad |
| gptkbp:transportation |
Class II railroad
Connected to Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Boosted local economy during operation Faced financial difficulties leading to closure Conducted seasonal operations Efforts to maintain historical significance |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Leadville_Railroad
gptkb:Leadville_Train |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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