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