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ALL meanings of cog railway

cog rail·way
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  • noun cog railway a railway for a very steep grade with traction supplied by a central cogged rail that meshes with a cogwheel on the engine 3
  • noun cog railway 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. 1
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