Statements (100)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:train
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:advertising |
targeted affluent travelers
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| gptkbp:amenities |
air conditioning
observation car plush seating |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Roaring_Twenties
New Jersey shore tourism |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Edward_W._W._Smith
|
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
comfortable seating
|
| gptkbp:carriages |
art deco style
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature and media
featured in songs and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
American luxury travel
|
| gptkbp:dining_car |
yes
|
| gptkbp:end_of_service_reason |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
diesel-electric
|
| gptkbp:events |
posters and brochures
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
luxurious travel experience
speed and comfort |
| gptkbp:fare_system |
varied by season
|
| gptkbp:final_run |
September 1941
|
| gptkbp:food_services |
onboard dining
gourmet meals |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
|
| gptkbp:has_airport |
gptkb:Atlantic_City_Station
gptkb:Penn_Station,_New_York gptkb:Newark_Penn_Station gptkb:Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Great_Depression
|
| gptkbp:historical_records |
documented in rail archives
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
popular during the Jazz Age
popular during the 1930s |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Blue Comet
|
| gptkbp:inaugural_run |
May 1929
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
various artworks
modern luxury trains |
| gptkbp:isbn |
1234567890
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future luxury trains
|
| gptkbp:lounge_car |
yes
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:John_Smith
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Blue_Comet_Express
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
blue and gold color scheme
|
| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
approximately 500 tons
over 600 feet varied by configuration |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1929 to 1941
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
250
|
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
up to 300 passengers varied by year luxurious travel experience first class and coach celebrities of the era highly rated by travelers |
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
some cars preserved in museums
interest from rail enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:published_in |
1926
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Unknown Publisher
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey_line
multiple stops along the route part of American rail history featured in art and photography. influenced future rail planning notable in American transportation history |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
coach, sleeper, dining
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:bus_services
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
held by rail fans
|
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 100 miles
approximately 120 miles daily service discontinued in 1941 Atlantic City route New York City to Atlantic City New York to Atlantic City Newark to Atlantic City |
| gptkbp:safety_record |
generally safe operation
|
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1929
1941 due to World War II |
| gptkbp:service_type |
luxury passenger train
|
| gptkbp:setting |
futuristic Earth
|
| gptkbp:sleeper_car |
yes
|
| gptkbp:speed |
up to 90 mph
average 60 mph |
| gptkbp:ticket_price |
premium pricing
varied by class |
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Art_Deco
streamlined design streamliner varied by schedule |
| gptkbp:trains |
experienced staff
intercity service |
| gptkbp:transportation |
part of larger railroad consolidations
|
| gptkbp:travel_time |
around 2.5 hours
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Sopranos
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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