Lycoming Valley Railroad

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Railroad
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Williamsport
gptkb:Montoursville
gptkbp:currentStatus Operational
gptkbp:foundedIn 1892
gptkbp:hasClient gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkbp:hasHistory Engages in community outreach programs
Involved in historical preservation efforts
Collaborated with local businesses
Collaborates with historical societies
Involved in various mergers and acquisitions
Supports local events and festivals
Engaged in community events
Engaged in environmental sustainability practices
Contributed to regional transportation infrastructure
Adapted to changes in freight demand
Became a shortline in the 1980s
Contributes to local tax revenues
Faced challenges from highway competition
Facilitated the growth of local economies
Invested in track improvements
Maintains a small fleet of railcars
Maintains a website for public information
Maintains historical locomotives
Maintains relationships with local governments
Offers freight services to various industries
Offers tours for rail enthusiasts
Operated under various names in its early years
Participated in rail tourism initiatives
Participated in regional planning efforts
Participates in national rail events
Participates in rail industry associations
Promotes local tourism through rail services
Provides educational tours for schools
Provides employment opportunities in the region
Served passenger trains until 1930s
Utilized modern locomotives
Acquired_by_the_Lycoming_Valley_Railroad_Company_in_1980
Originally_part_of_the_Pennsylvania_Railroad
gptkbp:hasTeam Montoursville_Terminal
Williamsport_Terminal
gptkbp:headquarteredIn gptkb:Williamsport,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Served as a vital link for local industries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lycoming Valley Railroad
gptkbp:length approximately 40 miles
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Pennsylvania
Northumberland_and_Williamsport
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Lycoming_Valley_Railroad_Company
gptkbp:primaryMission Coal
Lumber
Agricultural_products
gptkbp:services Freight transportation
gptkbp:track Standard gauge
gptkbp:type Shortline_railroad