Logging railroad

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003412",
  "term": "Logging railroad",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized railway system built and operated for the transportation of felled timber from forests to sawmills or other processing facilities. These railways often feature temporary tracks, steep grades, and sharp curves to navigate rugged terrain. They played a historical role in the timber industry, with many using geared locomotives like Shays or Climaxes for their pulling power.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Holzbahn",
    "es": "ferrocarril maderero",
    "fr": "chemin de fer forestier"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/logging-railroad/"
}