Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway line
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad |
| gptkbp:built |
1908
|
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City
gptkb:Oakland |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and film
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1983
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of transcontinental railroad system
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Western Pacific mainline
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 1,200 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:majorCity |
gptkb:Sacramento
gptkb:San_Francisco Reno Ogden |
| gptkbp:opened |
1910
1982 |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Western_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
gptkb:California_Zephyr
gptkb:City_of_San_Francisco agricultural products manufactured goods mining products |
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
numerous
subject to federal regulations implemented safety measures expanded in the 1920s declined in the 1970s multiple tunnels several notable bridges many historic stations some sections preserved as trails used steam locomotives attracts railfans and historians. major rail yards thousands employed over the years transitioned to diesel locomotives important_in_the_development_of_the_American_West competed_with_Southern_Pacific_Railroad part_of_the_history_of_American_railroads remains_a_part_of_California's_transportation_history |
| gptkbp:route |
through_Sierra_Nevada
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
through_the_Sierra_Nevada_mountains
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
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| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
|
| gptkbp:type |
freight and passenger service
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