mine train

Underground rail cars

A mine train is a small railway system used to transport ore, coal, and equipment through underground mine tunnels, typically consisting of linked cars pulled along narrow-gauge tracks.

The term also refers to amusement park roller coasters themed around mining operations, featuring cars designed to look like ore carts: The mine train ride takes you through a simulated abandoned gold mine.

Related
  • coalCombustible sedimentary rock
  • coal dustPowdered carbon fuel remnant
  • tracksMarks showing passage
  • cartVehicle for hauling
  • tunnelEnclosed underground route

underground · ore · shaft · locomotive · rollercoaster · theme park ride · dark ride · haul · timber · lantern · darkness · rails · narrow gauge · amusement · canary · ore cart · gold · gold rush

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railway purpose

mine trainpassenger train

Rail vehicle carrying people

commuter train · passenger rail · express train · intercity train · luxury train

operational environment

mine trainmonorail

Single-beam transit vehicle

streetcar · light rail · elevated railway · elevated train · aerial tramway

Family

mine, train, mines, mined, mining, miner, miners, trains, trained

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G