The Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:seafood
gptkbp:academic_programs Innovative engineering design
gptkbp:accessibility Public access available
gptkbp:associated_with Railroad history
gptkbp:attracts Tourists
gptkbp:body_shape 220 degrees
gptkbp:challenges Overcame significant engineering challenges
gptkbp:community_impact Impact on local communities
gptkbp:construction_started 1851
1854
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of American engineering
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:J._Edgar_Thomson
gptkbp:educational_programs Available for schools
gptkbp:elevation 1,200 feet
gptkbp:environment Natural environment surrounding
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:Documentaries
gptkbp:features Steep grades
gptkbp:historical_significance Important for rail transport
gptkbp:historical_tours Guided historical tours available
gptkbp:history gptkb:historical_landmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve
gptkbp:influenced_by Topography of the region
gptkbp:land_use Used for recreational purposes
gptkbp:landmark Engineering landmark
Recognized as a landmark
gptkbp:length 1,300 feet
gptkbp:local_economy Boosts local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:maintenance Ongoing maintenance required
gptkbp:opened 1854
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:photography Popular photography spot
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Horseshoe_Curve_Historical_Society
gptkbp:railroad_engineering Example of railroad engineering
gptkbp:railroad_traffic Heavy traffic
gptkbp:railway_line gptkb:Main_Line_of_the_Pennsylvania_Railroad
Part of U. S. railroad history
gptkbp:scenic_views Mountain views
gptkbp:significance Engineering marvel
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Popular tourist destination
gptkbp:train_types Freight and passenger
gptkbp:transportation Key transportation hub
Safety measures implemented
Facilitated railroad expansion
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
gptkbp:view gptkb:Horseshoe_Curve_Park
gptkbp:visitors Over 100,000 annually
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6