Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
acquired by CSX in 1986
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
general freight
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| gptkbp:founded |
1900
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Norfolk,_Virginia
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Henry_B._Plant
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Atlantic_Coast_Line_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:Seaboard_Coast_Line
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:Seaboard_Air_Line
|
| gptkbp:railroad_legacy_organizations |
supported historical societies
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| gptkbp:railroad_motive_power |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:railroad_sustainability |
efforts towards sustainable practices
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
exhibited at museums
offered tours of historical sites published timetables and brochures collectible items from its history hosted events for communities historical significance in the South featured in various artistic works numerous stations across the Southeast influential in the development of rail transport in the region |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Florida
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| gptkbp:route |
over 5,000 miles
served major cities in the Southeast |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
blue and yellow
varied over the years known for reliability influenced Southern culture employed thousands at its peak adopted new technologies over time formed partnerships with other railroads significant impact on local economies some routes preserved as heritage railways faced competition from trucking and airlines Seaboard Air Line Railway stock provided educational resources about rail history expanded rapidly in the early 20th century extensive network in the 20th century freight and passenger operations influenced modern rail practices introduced several technological advancements part of the ongoing evolution of rail transport. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Henry_Vanderbilt
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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