The Erie Limited

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:amenities Dining car
gptkbp:arrival_city gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:class First class
gptkbp:competitors Other long-distance trains
gptkbp:cultural_impact Represented luxury travel
gptkbp:departure_city gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1960
gptkbp:end_of_service_reason Decline in rail travel
gptkbp:events Advertisements in newspapers
gptkbp:food_services Onboard meals
gptkbp:historical_period Late 19th century to mid 20th century
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in railway archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of American rail history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Erie Limited
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future train services
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Limited
gptkbp:number_of_tracks Fare structure based on distance and class
Popular among travelers during its operation
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Erie_Railroad
gptkbp:operational_challenges Competition from automobiles and airlines
gptkbp:passenger_capacity Generally positive reviews
High capacity
Lounge car
Comfortable travel
Notable figures of the time
Varied demographics of travelers
gptkbp:railway_line Multiple routes available
Part of the history of American railroads
Erie Railroad line
Served major stations along the route
Significant in the development of rail travel
gptkbp:replaced_by Bus services
gptkbp:route New York to Chicago
Map of the route
Approximately 950 miles
gptkbp:safety_record Good safety record
gptkbp:service gptkb:1960
1890
gptkbp:service_frequency Daily service
gptkbp:service_type Limited express service
gptkbp:speed Average speed of 50 mph
Fast travel time
gptkbp:stops_at Major cities along the route
gptkbp:ticket_price Varied by class and time
gptkbp:train_legacy Remembered as a classic train service
gptkbp:train_legacy_impact Influenced future train services and designs
gptkbp:train_safety_features Equipped with safety mechanisms
gptkbp:train_types Various train numbers
Designed for comfort and speed
gptkbp:training Set schedule for departures
gptkbp:trains Pullman cars
Conductors and attendants
gptkbp:transportation Merged into larger rail systems
Part of the expansion of railroads in the U. S.
Introduced innovations in passenger service
Utilized advanced technology for its time
gptkbp:travel_time Approximately 20 hours
gptkbp:year_established 1890
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erie_Lackawanna_Railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6