cog railway

noun

1. a railroad having locomotives with a cogged center driving wheel engaging with a cogged rail, to provide sufficient traction for climbing steeper grades than is possible with ordinary wheels.

cog railway

/ ˈkɒɡˌweɪ /

noun

1. See rack railway
   other terms for rack railway

Word History and Origins

Origin of cog railway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

It was their intention to make the Springs the turning point of the trip, with a side trip by the cog railway to Pike's Peak.

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