Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Chesapeake_and_Ohio_Railway
gptkb:Wabash_Railroad gptkb:Nickel_Plate_Road |
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Southern_Railway
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1838
|
| gptkbp:hasLength |
approximately 5,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Norfolk,_Virginia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Norfolk & Western
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
J Class 4-8-4
A Class 2-8-8-2 Y Class 2-8-8-2 |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Norfolk_and_Petersburg_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
was known for its scenic routes
was involved in the transportation of agricultural products was involved in the development of rail infrastructure was involved in the transportation of chemicals involved in the merger movement of the 20th century was involved in the transportation of automotive products was involved in the transportation of forest products significant in the development of coal transportation known for its innovative practices in railroading known for its steam locomotives operated passenger and freight services was a major player in the coal industry was a pioneer in the use of diesel locomotives was known for its community involvement was known for its customer service was known for its efficient freight service was known for its engineering achievements was known for its maintenance of way practices was known for its safety record was involved in the transportation of steel products was involved in the development of intermodal transportation played_a_role_in_the_expansion_of_the_Appalachian_region had_a_strong_presence_in_the_Midwest_and_Southeast was_known_for_its_historical_significance_in_American_railroading. was_involved_in_the_transportation_of_coal_from_the_Appalachian_region contributed_to_the_economy_of_Virginia_and_West_Virginia was_a_key_player_in_the_rail_network_of_the_eastern_United_States had_a_significant_impact_on_the_rail_industry_in_the_U.S. |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:The_Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:The_Shenandoah gptkb:Powhatan_Arrow gptkb:The_Powhatan The Cavalier The_Pocahontas |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
|
| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
|