Etymology

Ganz system

Today it means: A haulage system for canal boats, in which an electric locomotive running on a monorail has its adhesion materially increased by the pull of the tow rope on a series of inclined gripping wheels. Full definition →

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The story

From the company name Ganz & Co.

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