Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Aberfan_disaster
community development local economy |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
educational programs
heritage days railway festivals |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Taff_Vale_Railway
gptkb:Merthyr_Railway |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
1866
|
| gptkbp:constructionStarted |
1865
|
| gptkbp:contains |
some sections remain
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
local history
community identity transportation history |
| gptkbp:drivetrain |
1866
1986 |
| gptkbp:electronicSystems |
bridges
tunnels embankments |
| gptkbp:features |
freight services
passenger services steam locomotives |
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
community engagement
tourism development preservation efforts |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
20th century
Victorian era |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
industrial heritage
coal transport |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Merthyr and Aberfan Railway
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 5 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wales
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1866
1986 |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Merthyr_Railway_Company
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
gptkb:Aberfan_Station
coal and minerals declined in 20th century Merthyr_Station |
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
branch line
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
road transport
|
| gptkbp:route |
Merthyr_to_Aberfan
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
collisions
derailments historical accidents |
| gptkbp:serves |
gptkb:Merthyr_Tydfil
gptkb:Aberfan |
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
heritage railway tours
|
| gptkbp:track |
2 ft 6 in
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
heritage railway
|
| gptkbp:type |
narrow gauge
|