New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
transported goods across New York State
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
provided essential transport for rural areas
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| gptkbp:community_service |
supported local economies through transport services
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| gptkbp:conflict |
experienced financial difficulties leading to closure
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:founded |
1891
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
late 19th century to mid 20th century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
served rural communities
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
connected to multiple regional railroads
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Osborn
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future rail developments in the region
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
merged into Delaware and Hudson Railway
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
acquisition of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway
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| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
approximately 400 miles
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:New_York_State
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
defunct
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| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:New_York,_Ontario_and_Western_Railway_Corporation
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
provided passenger rail services
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| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
efforts made to preserve its history
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| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:New_York,_Ontario_and_Western_Railway
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| gptkbp:railway_culture |
contributed to the culture of rail travel in the region
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| gptkbp:railway_employees |
employed many workers during its operation
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| gptkbp:railway_expansion |
expanded its network in the early 20th century
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| gptkbp:railway_innovations |
introduced several innovations in rail transport
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
multiple stations in New York State
part of the development of rail transport in New York |
| gptkbp:railway_memorabilia |
collectors seek memorabilia from the railway
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| gptkbp:region |
Northeastern United States
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 400 miles
New York to Ontario operated several key routes in New York State |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:service_type |
passenger and freight
|
| gptkbp:services |
freight transportation
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Ontario_and_Western_Railway
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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:trains |
operated freight and passenger trains
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
implemented safety measures over time utilized steam locomotives initially faced competition from other transport modes attracts interest from railway enthusiasts. distinctive logo used until closure part of a larger transportation network in the Northeast |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_York,_Ontario_and_Western_Railway
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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