West Shore Line

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:associated_with Hudson River transportation
gptkbp:cargo_types continued after passenger service ended
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1966
gptkbp:community_impact connected communities along the Hudson River
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Buffalo,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local history
gptkbp:current_status abandoned
gptkbp:economic_impact boosted local economies during operation
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected local ecosystems
gptkbp:famous_landmark several historical markers exist along the route
gptkbp:historical_event contributed to the development of the region
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:historical_research subject of historical research and documentation
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the New York Central Railroad system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label West Shore Line
gptkbp:influenced local economies along the route
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern rail infrastructure
gptkbp:length approximately 100 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:merged_with merged into Penn Central Transportation Company
gptkbp:notable_feature scenic views of the Hudson River
gptkbp:opened 1883
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:New_York_Central's_Water_Level_Route
gptkbp:passenger_capacity discontinued in 1966
offered various amenities during operation
gptkbp:preservation_efforts some sections preserved as trails
gptkbp:previous_name West Shore Railroad
gptkbp:railroad_maps featured on historical railroad maps
gptkbp:railway_line part of American railroad history
had several notable railroad stations
gptkbp:replaced_by buses for passenger service
gptkbp:route along the west bank of the Hudson River
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Hudson_River_Valley
gptkbp:service_type gptkb:commuter_rail
gptkbp:stations multiple stations along the route
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Conrail
gptkbp:track_gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
gptkbp:train_types gptkb:Class_I_railroad
freight and passenger
gptkbp:transportation utilized steam locomotives
rail transportation
operated freight and passenger services
part of regional transportation network
expanded during the late 19th century
competed with other railroads in the area
incidents occurred during operation
multiple crossings with other railroads
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:Tappan_Zee_Bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:West_Shore_Railroad_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6