tramroad
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tramroad
Example Sentences
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The ground-breaking locomotive was also rail-breaking too as it was so heavy it broke the rails of the tramroad and was later converted into a stationary engine that drove a forge hammer at Homfray's Penydarren works.
From BBC
It was built in 1914 for the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad Company.
From BBC
All findings have been in south Wales, with the Craig Gwladus discovery uncovered among leaf litter and under old wood along the former Gelliau Colliery Tramroad at the park.
From BBC
At Pwll-y-Llygod, which marked the canal terminus, a tramroad linked to the Carway Colliery.
From BBC
There being no accommodations for passengers, the party walked the tramroad; at the terminus they unloaded and stayed all night.
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