Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
gptkb:1982
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| gptkbp:founded |
1851
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
contributed to economic growth in the region
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in the development of the southeastern United States
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
connected to multiple other railroads
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:W._A._Mc_Ghee
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced regional transportation
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Louisville_and_Nashville_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
completion of the Nashville to Chattanooga line
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:1982
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:1968
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Nashville_and_Chattanooga_Railroad
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| gptkbp:railroad_closure |
ceased operations in the 1980s
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| gptkbp:railroad_research |
subject of academic research
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| gptkbp:railroad_reunions |
held reunions for former employees
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
inspired art and literature
multiple stations along the route collected by enthusiasts exhibited in museums part of the expansion of railroads in the 19th century remains a part of local history featured in historical publications Nashville to Chattanooga map conducted historical tours for the public hosted events related to rail travel offered tours of historical routes |
| gptkbp:region |
Tennessee and Georgia
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| gptkbp:revenue |
incorporated as a railroad company
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 500 miles
Nashville to St. Louis |
| gptkbp:service_area |
Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia
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| gptkbp:service_type |
passenger and freight
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:NC&_St_L
gptkb:commuter_rail subject to federal regulations some sections preserved as heritage railways implemented safety measures over time influenced future railroad developments formed partnerships with other railroads part of the cultural heritage of the region utilized steam locomotives initially expanded routes over time faced competition from other transport modes played a role in local economies integral to local communities operated freight and passenger trains adopted new technologies as they emerged known for reliability in service owned by various investors provided educational resources about rail history |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_N._C._&_St._L._Depot
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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