scenic railway

American  

noun

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

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scenic railway British  

noun

1. a miniature railway used for amusement in a park, zoo, etc

2. a roller coaster

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Etymology

Origin of scenic railway

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

An unusually sleepy thriller — in the “just woke up” sense of sleepy — it is more diverting than suspenseful, less a roller-coaster ride than a scenic railway.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2017

"Lots of people enjoyed the park, the screams from the scenic railway, the smell of doughnuts, candy floss, and burgers cooking all around, and kids and adults alike just soaking up a happy day."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2015

Uncle Ben loved speed and he loved funfairs and the scenic railway - not going on it just once, but two or three times.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2013

High above loom the mazy timbers of a scenic railway.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1909 a bill was introduced entitling Ralph H. Cameron to build a scenic railway along the canyon rim, which created much adverse criticism and failed.

From The Book of the National Parks by Yard, Robert Sterling