scenic railway

noun

chiefly British
: a miniature railway (as in an amusement park) with artificial scenery along the way

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En route to the top, the scenic railway passes through a national forest, cuts through a steep canyon, and travels alongside rock formations and a waterfall. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025 Given its small size and excellent connectivity via scenic railway, many travelers choose to do a multi-stop trip within Switzerland. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scenic railway was in 1890

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“Scenic railway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic%20railway. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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