Rack Railway (Noun)
Meaning
Railway for steep mountains; a cogwheel on the locomotive engages cogs on a center rail to provide traction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rack railway was the only way to traverse the steep mountain terrain, providing a safe and reliable route for passengers and freight.
- The locomotive's cogwheel engaged the cogs on the center rail, allowing it to climb the steep grade with ease on the rack railway.
- The rack railway system was specifically designed for mountainous regions, where traditional railroads would be impractical or impossible to build.
- As the train chugged along the rack railway, the sound of the cogwheel engaging the cogs on the center rail was a soothing accompaniment to the breathtaking scenery.
- The rack railway was a marvel of engineering, allowing trains to climb steep grades and traverse treacherous terrain with ease and precision.