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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:railway
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gptkbp:acquired
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gptkb:Boston_and_Maine_Railroad
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gptkbp:founded
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1862
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gptkbp:freight_service_termination
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gptkb:2003
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Portland,_Maine
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Important for timber and paper industries.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Maine Central Railroad
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gptkbp:key_people
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gptkb:William_H._Mc_Gowan_LI
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gptkbp:main_routes
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Portland to Mattawamkeag
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gptkbp:merged_with
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gptkb:Consolidated_Rail_Corporation
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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Served as a major freight line in New England.
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gptkbp:number_of_tracks
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500 miles
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gptkbp:operates
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Freight services
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gptkbp:operates_in
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Passenger services
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gptkbp:passenger_service_termination
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1960s
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:Maine_Central_Railroad_Company
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gptkbp:railroad_celebrations
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Celebrated anniversaries.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_education
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Provided educational resources.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_engagement
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Engaged with local schools.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_events
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Hosted local events.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_events_support
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Supported local events.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_impact
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Had a lasting impact on communities.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_involvement
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Engaged with local communities.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_involvement_projects
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Involved in community projects.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_partnerships
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Worked with local governments.
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gptkbp:railroad_community_support
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Supported local initiatives.
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gptkbp:railroad_culture
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Part of local culture.
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gptkbp:railroad_economic_impact
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Boosted local economies.
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gptkbp:railroad_education
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Provided educational tours.
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gptkbp:railroad_exhibits
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Featured in museums.
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gptkbp:railroad_funding
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Received state funding.
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gptkbp:railroad_heritage_preservation
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Focused on preserving history.
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gptkbp:railroad_heritage_trail
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Part of heritage trails.
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gptkbp:railroad_history
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Rich history in New England.
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gptkbp:railroad_impact
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Significant on local economies.
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gptkbp:railroad_impact_on_environment
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Influenced land use.
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gptkbp:railroad_infrastructure
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Included bridges and tunnels.
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gptkbp:railroad_innovation
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Adopted new technologies.
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gptkbp:railroad_legacy
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Influenced regional rail transport.
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gptkbp:railroad_legacy_celebrations
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Celebrated its history.
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gptkbp:railroad_legacy_initiatives
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Promoted historical awareness.
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gptkbp:railroad_legacy_organization
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Maine Central Railroad Historical Society.
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gptkbp:railroad_legacy_projects
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Preservation projects.
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gptkbp:railroad_maintenance
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Maintained by Pan Am Railways after acquisition.
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gptkbp:railroad_ownership
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gptkb:Private
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gptkbp:railroad_partnerships
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Collaborated with local businesses.
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gptkbp:railroad_safety_record
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Generally good.
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gptkbp:railroad_services
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Bulk commodities.
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gptkbp:railroad_traffic
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Primarily freight.
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gptkbp:railway_line
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Key player in regional transport.
Part of Maine's transportation history.
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gptkbp:revenue
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$50 million (approx.)
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gptkbp:route
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gptkb:Maine
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:2003
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Pan_Am_Railways
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gptkbp:terminus
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Portland, Maine.
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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Standard gauge
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gptkbp:train_types
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gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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gptkbp:transportation
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Connected to several other railroads.
Used steam and diesel locomotives.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:EMD_GP38-2
gptkb:Pan_Am_Railways
gptkb:James_Gillespie_Blaine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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