Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Nashville,_Chattanooga_and_St._Louis_Railway
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| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:CSX_Corporation
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Continued until acquisition by CSX.
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1982
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Innovative freight services.
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| gptkbp:founded |
1850
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the oldest railroads in the United States.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:J._Edgar_Thomson
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| gptkbp:length |
1,500 miles
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Seaboard_Coast_Line_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
Economic development in the region.
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Acquisition of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway in 1957
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
Kentucky and Tennessee
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
Declined in the mid-20th century.
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| gptkbp:railroad_economic_impact |
Significant impact on regional economies.
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| gptkbp:railroad_funding |
Received government support during crises.
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| gptkbp:railroad_historical_landmarks |
Several landmarks associated with its history.
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| gptkbp:railroad_public_perception |
Generally viewed positively.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
Influenced modern rail transport.
Numerous stations across Kentucky and Tennessee. Significant role in the development of the American South. |
| gptkbp:revenue |
$1.2 billion (1970)
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| gptkbp:route |
1,500 miles
Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee |
| gptkbp:service_type |
freight and passenger
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Formed partnerships with other railroads.
Contributed to local economies. Known for reliability. Faced competition from trucking and airlines. Expanded significantly in the late 19th century. Adopted new technologies over the years. Addressed environmental concerns in operations. Extensive network in the southeastern United States. Improved safety measures in the 20th century. Influenced music and culture in the region. L& N Merged with several smaller railroads. Part of CSX's ongoing operations. Pioneered several rail technologies. Some historical sites preserved. Thousands employed at its peak. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louisville_and_Nashville_Railroad
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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