"Ganz system" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Ganz system [canonical]
Etymology: From the company name Ganz & Co. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Ganz system
  1. (historical) 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. Tags: historical
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