Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
yes
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:financials |
gptkb:1977
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| gptkbp:founded |
1847
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
transcontinental railroad service
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Milwaukee Road
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Mc_Gowan_LI
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_products |
Hiawatha trains
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
1847-1986
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
yes
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| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Milwaukee_and_Waukesha_Railroad
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| gptkbp:railroad_mergers |
involved in several mergers throughout its history
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| gptkbp:railroad_restoration |
some historical sites restored
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| gptkbp:railroad_sustainability |
efforts made towards sustainable practices
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
collectible items available
inspired artists and photographers. numerous books and articles written about it influential in American railroading history important in the development of the Midwest hosted railfan events numerous stations across the Midwest celebrated by rail enthusiasts featured in railway museums known for its innovative services offered tours of its routes served major cities like Chicago and Minneapolis |
| gptkbp:route |
over 10,000 miles
Pacific Extension Milwaukee Road route map |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:trains |
operated until 1971
operated until 1986 |
| gptkbp:transportation |
engaged with local communities
collaborated with other railroads thousands at its peak known for its scenic routes some routes preserved as trails faced financial difficulties in the 1970s adopted advanced signaling systems orange and maroon introduced new technologies in rail transport extensive network in the Midwest prioritized safety in operations Milwaukee Road logo influenced modern rail practices declined in the 1980s due to competition expanded into the Pacific Northwest provided educational resources about railroads |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad_Co.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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