Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:train
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| gptkbp:cancellation_reason |
increased automobile travel
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| gptkbp:competing_train |
Twentieth Century Limited
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature and film
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
mentioned in songs and stories
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| gptkbp:design_influence |
inspired future train designs
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| gptkbp:engine_type |
4-8-4 locomotive
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| gptkbp:famous_engineers |
engineers of the New York Central Railroad
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| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
recognized in railway history
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
associated with notable politicians
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Golden Age of Railroads
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the fastest trains of its time
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Empire State Express
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future high-speed rail services
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:American_Locomotive_Company
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Empire_State_Express
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
set speed record in 1893
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
streamlined design
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| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
varied by service
varied by class and distance |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:1967
late 19th century to mid 20th century 1891-1967 |
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
luxurious amenities designed for long-distance travel varied by train type dining cars available |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:New_York_Central_System
|
| gptkbp:railway_innovations |
introduced new technologies in rail travel
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
part of American railroad expansion
multiple major cities New York Central Railroad line |
| gptkbp:record |
112.5 mph
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 440 miles
New York to Chicago New York City to Buffalo New York to Albany New York to Buffalo altered over the years |
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
scenic views of the Hudson River
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| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1967
1891 decline in passenger rail travel |
| gptkbp:service_frequency |
daily
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| gptkbp:service_type |
gptkb:Flight
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| gptkbp:speed |
average 60 mph
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| gptkbp:train_legacy |
remains a symbol of American rail history
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:20th_Century_Limited
gptkb:railway observation cars available |
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
high safety standards for its time |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_York_Central_System
gptkb:the_New_York_Central_Railroad |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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