Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_line
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad_Co.
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| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Chicago,_Milwaukee,_St._Paul_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:financial_products |
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:is_a_route_for |
over 10,000 miles
Pacific Extension Milwaukee Road route map |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Mc_Gowan_LI
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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_area |
1847-1986
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| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Milwaukee_and_Waukesha_Railroad
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb: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 involved in several mergers throughout its history hosted railfan events numerous stations across the Midwest celebrated by rail enthusiasts efforts made towards sustainable practices featured in railway museums known for its innovative services offered tours of its routes operated until 1971 served major cities like Chicago and Minneapolis some historical sites restored |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
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| 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 operated until 1986 provided educational resources about railroads |