Redruth and Chacewater Railway
GPTKB entity
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
mining industry
|
| gptkbp:connects |
Redruth
Chacewater |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
community events
preserved railway artifacts featured in local history books attracted tourism inspired local heritage projects |
| gptkbp:electronicSystems |
cutting-edge technology for its time
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first railway in Cornwall
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Redruth and Chacewater Railway
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
part of industrial heritage
influenced future railway construction promoted regional connectivity contributed to economic development enhanced mining efficiency |
| gptkbp:length |
8 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cornwall,_England
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1825
1963 |
| gptkbp:owner |
Cornish_Mining_Company
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Cornish_mineral_railway_network
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
transporting minerals
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
road transport
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
last passenger service
introduction of freight services closure of mineral traffic conversion to steam locomotives first locomotive trial |
| gptkbp:stations |
Redruth Station
Truro_Station Chacewater_Station Perranwell_Station Trelissick_Station |
| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:type |
horse-drawn railway
|