A well illustrated description of a rack railway up the side of Mt. Cercovado, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro. The engine is of Swiss manufacture and the grade from 16 to 25 per cent. (1000 w.)


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    Title :

    Cercovado railway, Brazil


    Additional title:

    Loc Engng


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1896


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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