Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway station
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
Wheelchair accessible trains
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
Railroad preservation societies
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Comstock_Lode
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Promoted tourism
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Strong local support
Engages with local schools |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Host local events
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol_of_Nevada's_mining_era
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| gptkbp:drivetrain |
Steam locomotives
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Offers educational train rides
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Minimal impact due to heritage operations
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Historic steam train rides
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| gptkbp:feedback |
Encourages visitor feedback
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| gptkbp:founded |
1869
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| gptkbp:funding |
Grants and donations
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Expand tourist offerings
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| gptkbp:gift_shop |
On-site gift shop available
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Virginia_City,_Nevada
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Transported silver ore
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company
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| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
To serve mining industry
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Nevada's_cultural_heritage
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| gptkbp:isReflectedIn |
1977
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Preserves_Nevada's_railroad_history
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 18 miles
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| gptkbp:localHistory |
Integral to local history
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| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
gptkb:Virginia_City
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Historic train rides
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| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:Nevada
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
Active
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| gptkbp:operations |
1950
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Nevada_State_Railroad_Museum
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Local businesses
Collaborates with local tourism boards |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Varies by train
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| gptkbp:railwayLine |
gptkb:Virginia_City_Line
gptkb:Nevada_State_Railroad_Museum Special themed rides Attracts many visitors Excursion trains Part_of_Nevada's_mining_history |
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 15 miles
Virginia_City_to_Carson_City |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Maintained safety standards
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Lake_Tahoe
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| gptkbp:season |
May to October
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| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
Holds seasonal celebrations
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| gptkbp:services |
Onboard dining options available
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| gptkbp:serviceType |
Freight_and_Passenger
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| gptkbp:status |
Tourist railroad
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Restoration of historic trains
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| gptkbp:ticket_sales |
Varies by season
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| gptkbp:tour |
Guided tours available
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| gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
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| gptkbp:training |
Multiple scenic routes available
Regularly scheduled rides |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Heritage railroad
Various steam and diesel locomotives |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
Available for community members
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