scenic railway

noun

a railroad that carries its passengers on a brief tour of an amusement park, resort, etc.

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Origin of scenic railway

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby scenic railway

scene dock, scene master, scene-stealer, scenery, scenic, scenic railway, scenic reserve, scenography, scent, scent gland, scent mark
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British Dictionary definitions for scenic railway

scenic railway

noun

a miniature railway used for amusement in a park, zoo, etc
a roller coaster
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