Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1870
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Denver,_Colorado
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
part of the transcontinental railroad system
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rio Grande Railroad
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| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:William_Jackson_Palmer
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Royal_Gorge_Route
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 1,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
scenic routes
|
| gptkbp:notableTracks |
gptkb:The_California_Zephyr
|
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
defunct
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
discontinued in 1967
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:productionYears |
1870-1997
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
featured in literature and film
thousands at its peak numerous historic stations significant impact on local communities varied over its operational years received various industry awards promoted tourism in the region introduced new technologies in rail transport adopted steam locomotives initially ceased operations in the late 20th century known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain developed extensive rail infrastructure efforts to preserve its history and routes faced financial difficulties in the 20th century impacted landscapes along its routes influential in shaping regional economies merged with other railroads over time offered scenic passenger routes served various freight routes several major lines some routes preserved as tourist attractions important_in_the_development_of_the_American_West important_in_U.S._transportation_history contributed_to_the_economic_growth_of_the_West expanded_into_Utah_and_New_Mexico |
| gptkbp:route |
available online
Colorado_to_New_Mexico |
| gptkbp:serviceType |
freight and passenger
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
completion_of_the_line_to_Salt_Lake_City
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Western_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
continued until 1997
|