The Chicago and North Western Railway
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_line
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_S._P._Morgan
|
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Chicago,_St._Paul,_Minneapolis_and_Omaha_Railway
|
| gptkbp:annual_ridership |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:awards |
various industry awards
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:customer_base |
served a diverse customer base
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
gptkb:1995
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1859
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
associated with key historical figures in railroading
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in the development of the Midwest
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Chicago and North Western Railway
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:The_North_Western_Limited
available online over 5,000 miles |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_B._Ogden
|
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:1995
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
defunct
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Chicago_and_North_Western_Railway_Company
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:railway_line
multiple lines connecting major cities part of the expansion of railroads in the 19th century collectible items related to the railway published timetables and brochures transported various freight types numerous stations across the Midwest part of American railroad history engaged in public relations efforts. faced financial challenges in the 20th century featured in railroad museums influenced future rail operations offered different classes of passenger service some routes restored for heritage trains supported organizations preserving its legacy |
| gptkbp:service_area |
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
acquisition of the Omaha Road
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:Chicago_and_North_Western_Transportation_Company
declined in the late 20th century faced competition from other railroads maintained a strong safety record collaborated with other railroads contributed to local economies known for reliability and service thousands at its peak adopted modern signaling systems historical societies preserve its history introduced new technologies in rail transport addressed environmental concerns in operations C& NW logo expanded through acquisitions and mergers influenced regional culture and development |