Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway station
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Wabash_Railroad
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Southern_Railway
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| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
Roanoke_Shops
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| gptkbp:founded |
1850
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Roanoke,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
maintained archives of operations and history
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important in the development of the coal industry
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Norfolk and Western Railway
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
coal transportation
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
J Class 4-8-4
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Norfolk_and_Petersburg_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:notableTracks |
gptkb:The_Powhatan_Arrow
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
discontinued in 1971
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| gptkbp:railwayLine |
NS
steam locomotives Black and yellow efforts to reduce emissions featured in literature and film collaborated with other railroads efforts to maintain historical sites over 30,000 at peak N&W provided jobs and economic growth improved over decades acquired several smaller railroads faced competition from trucking industry produced materials on railroad history and operations adopted diesel locomotives in the 1950s adopted new signaling systems developed extensive rail yards developed strategies for operational disruptions diverse commodities efforts to honor its historical significance engaged with communities through outreach programs implemented comprehensive training programs influential in modern railroading practices limited services post-1971 pioneered freight car designs received accolades for safety and service extensive_in_the_eastern_United_States merged_with_Southern_Railway_in_1982 numerous_across_Virginia_and_West_Virginia part_of_Norfolk_Southern's_strategic_plans significant_in_U.S._railroad_expansion |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Appalachian_region
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 5,000 miles
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
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| gptkbp:track |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
part_of_Norfolk_Southern_Corporation |
| gptkbp:trainServices |
critical in regional development
supported local events and initiatives |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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