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rack railway
(redirected from Cog railroad)

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rack railway [′rak ′rāl‚wā]
(civil engineering)
A railway with a rack between the rails which engages a gear on the locomotive; used on steep grades.


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The attractions on our list for upcoming vacations include American Indian ruins, an old-fashioned cog railroad, a hot-air balloon festival, and the world's highest suspension bridge.
 
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