Oregon Electric Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:associated_with Pacific Northwest transportation history
gptkbp:challenges financial difficulties during the 1930s
gptkbp:community_engagement involved in local community initiatives
gptkbp:community_events hosted local fairs and events
gptkbp:community_impact provided transportation for rural communities
gptkbp:conservation_efforts historical preservation initiatives
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local history and heritage groups
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in local literature and art
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated local economies during operation
gptkbp:educational_programs offered educational tours and programs
gptkbp:environmental_impact reduced reliance on fossil fuels
gptkbp:frequency frequent service during peak hours
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Portland,_Oregon
gptkbp:historical_documentation preserved artifacts in museums
gptkbp:historical_event significant during the Great Depression
gptkbp:historical_significance early 20th century transportation
influences current light rail projects
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oregon Electric Railway
gptkbp:influenced_by urban development in Oregon
gptkbp:infrastructure included bridges and tunnels
gptkbp:is_a_route_for approximately 200 miles
Portland to Eugene
connected to local streetcar systems
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Oregon_Electric_Railway_Historical_Society
influence on public transit systems
left a legacy in local transportation history
gptkbp:legislation influenced public transportation policies in Oregon
gptkbp:location gptkb:Oregon
gptkbp:notable_achievement listed in transportation history records
gptkbp:notable_feature electric traction
gptkbp:opened 1907
1933
gptkbp:operational_area 1907 to 1933
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Oregon_Electric_Railway_Company
gptkbp:power_output overhead lines
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive during its operational years
gptkbp:railway_line interurban
gptkbp:replaced_by automobile travel
gptkbp:safety_features safety protocols for electric railways
gptkbp:seating_capacity varied by car type
gptkbp:services passenger service
freight service
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Oregon_Electric_Railway_Company
gptkbp:stations multiple stations along the route
gptkbp:stock_exchange various electric cars
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:ticketing_system zone-based fare system
varied based on distance traveled
gptkbp:track standard gauge
gptkbp:transportation part of a larger transportation network in Oregon
served as a model for future transit systems
utilized early electric railway technology
gptkbp:type interurban railway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canby_Depot
gptkb:Oregon_Railroad_and_Navigation_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6