My Pic Of The Day

[goodie]

Originally Posted by K1W1

Interesting way the tracks are laid on top of the rocks. Does it have a centre rail for traction?

Yes, it has. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_...on_Cog_Railway
It's not a rack+pinion like in the Euro alps, but a cog+"ladder" type.
The old steam loco is also "tilted" with a high cabin at the back and a low boiler in the front to compensate for the slope.

[nev]

Originally Posted by goodie

Yes, it has. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_...on_Cog_Railway

When I saw the picture it immediately reminded me of the Cog Railway to the Summit of Pike's Peak in Colorado.

[glitch]

Originally Posted by nev

When I saw the picture it immediately reminded me of the Cog Railway to the Summit of Pike's Peak in Colorado.

There is a chance both railways were build by the same guy...
First time I saw it I thought the loco had had a decent prang and was bent out of shape.

[K1W1]

Similar to the Fell Train system they used to use on the Rimutaka railway near Wellington. That track had a third centre rail that was raised up and two wheels gripped it horizontally under the engine.

[K1W1]