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FUNICULAIRE CREMAILLERE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Transportation Equipment (General)
DEF

A railway with a rack between the rails which engages a gear on the locomotive; used on steep grades.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Équipements de transport
DEF

Funiculaire dont la motrice est en prise avec un dispositif à crémaillère.

OBS

Funiculaire: chemin de fer destiné à gravir de fortes pentes et dont les convois sont tirés par un câble.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías férreas
  • Equipos de transporte
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