Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
transcontinental travel
|
| gptkbp:built |
1880
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
weather conditions
landslides financing issues |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
government initiatives
non-profit organizations historical societies |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
tunneling
bridge building |
| gptkbp:constructionStarted |
1860
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
books
documentaries artworks films songs |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired literature
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
tourism
freight transport scenic railways |
| gptkbp:electronicSystems |
mountain passes
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
scenic views
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
sustainability
increased efficiency technological advancements |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
connects_East_and_West
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Impossible Railroad
|
| gptkbp:impact |
boosted trade
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
economics
politics geography |
| gptkbp:keyFigures |
investors
engineers laborers |
| gptkbp:legacy |
infrastructure development
increased migration cultural_exchange |
| gptkbp:length |
varies by route
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
difficult terrain
|
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
various railway companies
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
industrial revolution
railroad expansion American_history |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
accidents
environmental impact maintenance issues |