Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:San_Francisco varied by class |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Golden_Spike
American West expansion railroad expansion in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:California
gptkb:New_York |
| gptkbp:challenges |
weather conditions
terrain difficulties |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:West_Coast
East Coast various regional railroads |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
onboard dining
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature and film
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
major cities along the route
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:events |
advertisements in newspapers
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
long-distance travel
luxurious travel experience |
| gptkbp:frequency |
daily service
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
schedules and timetables
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of American expansion
first transcontinental railroad service |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Transcontinental Express
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
American rail travel
modern high-speed rail services |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
government policies on railroads
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:United_States
approximately 3,000 miles New York to San Francisco California to New York |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future rail services
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
required regular upkeep
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
National Historic Landmark status
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
being one of the first transcontinental train services
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
19th century to 20th century
|
| gptkbp:operational_history |
over a century of service
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
historical
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
Amtrak services
|
| gptkbp:safety_record |
varied over time
|
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
gptkb:historical_figure
varied by year high capacity |
| gptkbp:service_type |
long-distance travel
passenger service |
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1971 1869 decline in passenger rail travel |
| gptkbp:speed |
fast service
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
American adventure
|
| gptkbp:ticket_sales |
varied by class and year
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
luxury coaches
|
| gptkbp:travel_time |
approximately 3 days
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:type_of |
sleeper cars
dining cars coach cars |