Cable Railway (Noun)
Meaning
A railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cable railway was the only mode of transport that could take tourists to the top of the steep mountain safely.
- Many European towns have historic cable railways that still operate today as popular tourist attractions.
- The cable railway was a marvel of its time when it was first opened in the late 19th century.
- With steep grades and tight curves, cable railways were often used in mountainous regions to move people and goods.
- Construction of the cable railway was extremely challenging due to the harsh weather conditions and unstable terrain.