former Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
GPTKB entity
Properties (99)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Rio_Grande_Southern_Railroad
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad gptkb:Denver_and_Salt_Lake_Railway |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Railroad Colorado_mining_industry tourism_in_Colorado |
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Western_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1988
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| gptkbp:divisions |
gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Western_Railroad_Company
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1870
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Denver,_Colorado
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
was involved in the transportation of manufactured goods
was involved in the transportation of livestock was involved in the transportation of minerals was known for its scenic routes was involved in the transportation of agricultural products was a pioneer in the use of diesel locomotives was involved in the transportation of tourists to state attractions was involved in the transportation of passengers to national parks was involved in the transportation of tourists to regional attractions was involved in the transportation of tourists to concerts was a major player in the railroad industry in the 19th century was involved in the transportation of tourists to national attractions was involved in the transportation of tourists to community events was involved in the transportation of tourists to historical sites was involved in the transportation of tourists to cultural events facilitated the transport of goods and people was involved in the transportation of tourists to conventions was involved in the transportation of tourists to international attractions was a key player in the transportation of coal was involved in the transportation of timber was involved in the transportation of tourists to exhibitions was involved in the transportation of tourists to sporting events was involved in the transportation of tourists to scenic areas was involved in the transportation of tourists to fairs was involved in the transportation of tourists to ski resorts was involved in the transportation of tourists to local attractions was involved in the transportation of tourists to parades was involved in the transportation of tourists to festivals was involved in the transportation of tourists to trade shows important_in_the_development_of_the_American_West was_involved_in_the_development_of_the_ski_industry_in_Colorado was_involved_in_the_construction_of_the_Moffat_Tunnel connected_Denver_to_Salt_Lake_City contributed_to_the_economy_of_Colorado influenced_tourism_in_Colorado served_Colorado_mining_regions played_a_role_in_the_development_of_the_Rocky_Mountain_region |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
impact on local economies
post-war decline development of freight transportation impact on environmental policies preservation of historic routes influence on regional culture tourist train operations development of ski resorts abandonment of lines contribution to the preservation of rail history development of rail tourism. influence on transportation regulations involvement in the mining boom involvement in the tourism industry railroad electrification efforts involvement_in_World_War_II merger_with_Southern_Pacific involvement_in_the_development_of_the_Colorado_River construction_of_the_Moffat_Tunnel contribution_to_the_growth_of_Denver role_in_the_expansion_of_the_U.S._rail_network |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
former Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:Royal_Gorge_Route
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:David_Moffat
gptkb:Charles_E._Perkins gptkb:William_Jackson_Palmer gptkb:Charles_A._McCoy |
| gptkbp:location |
Western_United_States
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
scenic routes
|
| gptkbp:operates |
freight services
passenger services narrow gauge lines standard gauge lines |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
Western_United_States
|
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Rio_Grande_Industries
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Western_Railroad
gptkb:Denver_and_Rio_Grande_Railroad |
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
connections to other railroads
extensive_network_in_Colorado |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:Colorado
passenger and freight |
| gptkbp:serviceType |
intercity rail service
commuter rail service |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Transportation_Company
|
| gptkbp:track |
standard gauge
narrow gauge |
| gptkbp:training |
over 1,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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