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rack railway

 

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Noun rack railway has 1 sense
  1. cog railway, rack railway - railway for steep mountains; a cogwheel on the locomotive engages cogs on a center rail to provide traction
    --1 is a kind of railway, railroad, railroad line, railway line, railway system

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Rack Railway

Noun:

A type of railway system that uses toothed racks and specially designed locomotives to climb steep slopes or traverse difficult terrain.

Sample Sentence: The rack railway provided a thrilling experience as it ascended the mountain with ease.

Verb:

To install or operate a rack railway system.

Sample Sentence: The company plans to rack railway the entire route for a better transportation experience.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a rack railway.

Sample Sentence: The tourists were amazed by the picturesque scenery along the rack railway route.

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