Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
New_England_railroads
|
| gptkbp:communityImpact |
Economic_development_in_Saco
|
| gptkbp:communityRole |
Served local communities
|
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Portland_and_Ogdensburg_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Railroad history preservation groups
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
Abandoned
|
| gptkbp:hasCharacter |
Saco_River_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Saco,_Maine
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
19th century
20th century Transporting goods |
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
Records available in archives
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Served the logging industry
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Saco River Railroad
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 20 miles
|
| gptkbp:localEconomy |
Supported local businesses
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Maine
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Flood damage in 1936
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
Inactive
|
| gptkbp:owner |
Private ownership
Saco_River_Railroad_Company |
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Lumber
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
Featured in local history books
Part of regional network Exhibits in local museums Artifacts preserved in museums Connected communities along the route Included bridges and depots Historical events related to the railroad Historical maps available Research conducted on its history Freight operations only Closed in 1940 Formerly operated line Part of railroad development in the 19th century Preserved as historical site Publications about its history Significant for local industry Supported by preservation groups. Timeline of operations available Part_of_Maine's_railroad_history Legacy_in_Maine's_transportation_history Tours_available_for_historical_sites |
| gptkbp:revenue |
Freight transport
|
| gptkbp:route |
20 miles
Saco_to_Fryeburg |
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:Fryeburg,_Maine
|
| gptkbp:serviceType |
Freight
|
| gptkbp:serviceYears |
1940
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Maine_Central_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:Saco,_Maine
|
| gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trainServices |
Community events related to the railroad
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Shortline_railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Rail transport
Significant in local transportation history Influenced transportation in the region |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1880
1940 |