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. other terms for rack railway

Word History and Origins

Origin of cog railway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The decision came before hundreds of athletes and team officials were due to arrive in the village, which is reached by a cog railway rising toward the Jungfrau and Eiger mountains.

From Seattle Times

Work began in March 2019 on the $100 million project, which includes renovation of the cog railway’s tracks, cogs, rail cars and depots.

From Washington Times

Festivities for the July 3 birthday of the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway are scheduled at the base station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From Washington Times

Wayne Presby, president of the Mount Washington Railway Company, which runs the cog railway and whose property the hotel would be built, said it’s needed to meet the growing demand from tourists.

From Washington Times

The owners of the cog railway that runs up the mountain want to build the hotel.

From Washington Times