scenic railway


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scenic railway

n
1. (Railways) a miniature railway used for amusement in a park, zoo, etc
2. (Railways) a roller coaster
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sce′nic rail′way


n.
a miniature railroad for carrying passengers on a tour of an amusement park, resort, etc.
[1890–95]
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Noun1.scenic railway - small railway in an amusement parkscenic railway - small railway in an amusement park  
railroad, railroad line, railway, railway line, railway system - line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
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There's a scenic railway, a water toboggan slide, a concert band, a theatre, wild animals, moving pictures, and so forth and so forth.
Release date- 14082019 - Transport For Wales Rail Services - The Cambrian Line has been selected to feature in two national TV documentaries which showcase the world's most scenic railway journeys, Transport for Wales has announced.
Holland America Princess Alaska Tours has also executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to make Survey Point Holdings, Inc, an Alaskan company based in Ketchikan, the managing partner of the port, White Pass Scenic Railway and the associated retail operations acquired from TWC.
Barmouth to Llangollen: If Michael Portillo had been making television programmes about Britain's most scenic railway journeys in the early 1960s, he would almost certainly found himself on board a carriage travelling from Barmouth to Llangollen.
THE retro fun park by the sea in the hipster, friendly resort, has a festive flavour with an ice rink (Christmas jumpers encouraged), Santa and his elves in the grotto, a scenic railway and a big wheel.
Enjoy the ice rink, pop in to see Santa and his elves in the grotto, ride the scenic railway or fly high on the big wheel.
A major attraction was the world's largest and longest miniature scenic railway.
This MOU will create a joint venture making Survey Point the managing partner of the port, White Pass Scenic Railway and the associated retail operations that Carnival Corp.
This MOU will create a joint venture (JV) in which Survey Point will be the port's, White Pass Scenic Railway and the associated retail operations' managing partner.
On the right tracks Ahead of the release of Kenneth Branagh's star-studded new adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic Murder on the Orient Express in UK cinemas on November 3, here are some of the most scenic railway journeys through Scotland.
Or take a tour on the unique scenic railway, play golf and soak up the vibes at the annual Music Festival.