Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Soo_Line_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1986
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| gptkbp:drivetrain |
Olympian_Hiawatha
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| gptkbp:founded |
1847
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
pioneered diesel locomotives
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Milwaukee Road
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
passenger and freight rail services
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Hiawatha
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| gptkbp:notableTracks |
Pacific Extension
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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| gptkbp:operatingHours |
Milwaukee_Road_Freight_Lines
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| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
1971
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| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Milwaukee_and_Prairie_du_Chien_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
varied over the years
collaborated with other railroads influenced regional culture and economy thousands at its peak some stations are historical landmarks known for its scenic routes some routes preserved as trails collectible items related to its history faced financial difficulties in the 1970s acquired several smaller railroads exhibits in museums about its history featured in documentaries about railroads filed for bankruptcy in 1977 historical societies preserve its history impacted local environments during operation influenced other railroads' operations. influential in rail transportation history introduced new technologies in rail travel orange and maroon popular among model train enthusiasts published timetables and brochures reorganized after bankruptcy important_in_the_development_of_the_Midwest The_Friendly_Service_Route extensive_network_in_the_upper_Midwest numerous_stations_across_the_Midwest |
| gptkbp:route |
over 10,000 miles
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| gptkbp:serviceArea |
Wisconsin,_Minnesota,_Illinois,_Iowa,_and_South_Dakota
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway
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| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
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| gptkbp:trainServices |
engaged with local communities
offered extensive freight services operated passenger trains until 1971 provided_commuter_services_in_Chicago_area |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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