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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:railway
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gptkbp:cargo_types
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continued until 1984
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Lake_Shore_and_Michigan_Southern_Railway
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gptkbp:dissolved
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:founded
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1846
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:19th_century
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important in the development of rail transport in Michigan
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Michigan Central Railroad
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gptkbp:is_essential_for
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transportation of goods and people
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gptkbp:key_people
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gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future railroads in the region
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 400 miles
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gptkbp:merged_with
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gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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gptkbp:notable_event
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Acquisition by New York Central Railroad in 1917
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gptkbp:operates_in
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gptkb:Michigan
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gptkbp:operational_status
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defunct
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:New_York_Central_System
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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ended in 1971
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gptkbp:railroad_acquisition
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acquired by New York Central Railroad
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gptkbp:railway_line
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gptkb:Michigan_Central_Line
part of the expansion of railroads in the Midwest
remains a part of Michigan's transportation history
served many towns in Michigan
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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gptkbp:route
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400 miles
Detroit to Chicago
Detroit to Kalamazoo
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:1971
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gptkbp:service_type
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passenger and freight
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gptkbp:stations
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gptkb:Michigan_Central_Station
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Conrail
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) 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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faced competition from other railroads
declined in the mid-20th century
included passenger and freight services
significant on local economies
underwent several reorganizations
built bridges and tunnels
contributed to the economic growth of Michigan
efforts to preserve its history continue.
part of the New York Central Railroad network
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lake_Shore_and_Michigan_Southern_Railway
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
gptkb:William_Henry_Vanderbilt
gptkb:Michigan_Central_Station
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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