cog railway

noun

: a steep mountain railroad that has a rail with cogs engaged by a cogwheel on the locomotive to ensure traction

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The plan included an up to 10-story parking structure outside of the main resort, along with a cog railway to transport guests to and from the facility to ensure the village remained car-free. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 For an outdoor adventure, drive around half an hour to St Wolfgang where Austria's steepest steam cog railway takes passengers 4,000 ft up to the summit of Schafberg mountain. Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 3 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cog railway was in 1896

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“Cog railway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cog%20railway. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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